The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

The Renewable Energy Foundation

Registered charity 1107360 Registered since 2004

Operates: Throughout England And Wales

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Board DNA

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3
trustees on the board
6.5y median 6.5y
average tenure
8y
longest tenure
1
trustees past 6 years
25.7y
average years in governance
2 vs 1 portfolio
first-time trustees
3
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Education/training 3Environment/conservation/heritage 3Religious Activities 1

Commercial experience

Professional services 5Education 4Property 2

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  • Small board - little cover if a trustee leaves

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Contact

Websitewww.ref.org.uk
Emailjohn.constable@ref.org.uk
Phone07867592085
Address9 Barnack Business Park, Blakey Road, SALISBURY, SP1 2LP

Finances

£52,390 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£72,556£53,320
2022£57,213£66,000
2023£85,529£58,613
2024£71,615£100,811
2025£52,390£35,144

What it does

What

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Who

The General Public/mankind

How

Provides ServicesProvides Advocacy/advice/informationSponsors Or Undertakes Research

Charitable objects

TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY:A) THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION, AND THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE PRUDENT USE OF RESOURCES, INCLUDING, IN PARTICULAR, THE USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY;B) THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE MEANS OF ACHIEVING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND REGENERATION.TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN SUBJECTS RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND THE PROTECTION, ENHANCEMENT AND REHABILITATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND TO PROMOTE THE STUDY AND RESEARCH IN SUCH SUBJECTS PROVIDED THAT THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH STUDY ARE DISSEMINATED TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MEANS “DEVELOPMENT WHICH MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE PRESENT WITHOUT COMPROMISING THE ABILITY OF FUTURE GENERATIONS TO MEET THEIR OWN NEEDS".

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES INCORPORATED 06/09/2004AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 14/12/2004AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION REGISTERED AT COMPANIES HOUSE ON 25/03/2010

Trustees (3)

3trustees
70median age
2aged 70+
Succession outlook: 2 of 3 trustees are aged 70 or over.

Linked company (Companies House)

The Renewable Energy Foundation · 05222782 · Active

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption) · incorporated 06/09/2004

3 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

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