The British Gas Energy Trust (the Trust), which incorporates the Scottish Gas Energy Trust, is an independent Charitable Trust established in 2004 and remains funded solely by British Gas. Our mission is to alleviate the detrimental impact of poverty, with a focus on fuel poverty.
Since its launch, the British Gas Energy Trust has provided consistent, financial help for vulnerable households and remains one of the largest, grant giving energy Trusts in the UK – since 2004 over £175.8* has been invested to help over 700,000 people manage their household budgets and energy costs.
The Trust is governed by an independent Board of voluntary Trustees and lead by the Chief Executive, who runs the Trust with a dedicated team, who bring with them a range of relevant experience from within the money advice, energy, charitable and financial sectors.
“I can attest to the transformative impact of [the Trust’s] funding. A key strength lies in their collaborative approach, respecting the expertise of funded organisations to address local needs effectively. This autonomy has led to diverse and impact responses across different organisations.”
Martin Lord, Consortium Director, Citizens Advice Essex
*Figures are based on historic records and sources, some of which are not audited accounts.