Solar Aid
Charitable company · registered 2006
What the charity does
SolarAid combats poverty and climate change by providing access to solar lights in Africa to help catalyse solar markets and eradicate the kerosene lamp. We have created a social enterprise, SunnyMoney, who sell lights via sustainable school networks and local enterprises.
Income and spending
Income Spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £3,951,083 | £3,952,057 |
| 31 March 2024 | £2,527,371 | £3,286,936 |
| 31 March 2023 | £2,797,089 | £3,176,155 |
| 31 March 2022 | £2,800,133 | £2,438,054 |
| 31 March 2021 | £1,729,082 | £1,738,925 |
Charity details
- Charity number
- 1115960
- Company number
- 03867741
- Registered
- 30 August 2006
- Latest income
- £3,951,083 (year to 31 March 2025)
- Latest spending
- £3,952,057
- Reporting
- Submission Received Late
- Gift Aid
- Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid
Contact
- Address
- 5 Forest Road, London, E17 6ZJ
- Phone
- 02072780400
- Website
- solar-aid.org
Official record: Charity Commission register, charity number 1115960.
What the charity does
Who it helps
How it helps
Where it operates
Charitable objects
1) to relieve poverty through facilitating the provision of solar energy to those in need; 2) to advance the education of the public in matters relating to solar energy, climate change and the protection of the environment and to carry out and disseminate the results of research into all aspects of energy generation, distribution, supply and use.
Area of benefit: Not Defined by Gi. in Practice, National and Overseas.
Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES INCORPORATED 28 OCTOBER 1999 AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION 25 APRIL 2006 as amended on 07 Nov 2023
Employees earning over £60,000
- £60,001–£70,000 · 2 employees
- £100,001–£110,000 · 1 employee
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Questions and answers
What is the charity number of Solar Aid?
Solar Aid is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under charity number 1115960 and is also a company (number 03867741).
How much income does Solar Aid have?
In the financial year ending 31 March 2025 the charity had an income of £3,951,083 and spent £3,952,057.
How many employees of Solar Aid earn over £60,000?
3 employees received total benefits over £60,000 in the latest annual return.