NextEnergy Foundation
At a glance
Key takeaways
- The Foundation funds only renewable-energy projects, so check that yours qualifies before anything else; its stated geographic focus is Worldwide, and it funds projects in partnership with international charities.
- Its own rules exclude organisations that are not registered non-profit charities and those that have not been operating for longer than three years, so those groups should not apply.
- No grant range is published, and the annual report gives one total of £815,058, which may include grants to individuals, so ask for the amount the project needs and check it with the Foundation rather than assuming a size.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through a short project form, which asks whether the project is renewable-energy related, whether the applicant is a registered non-profit charity, and whether it has operated for more than three years.
- The information available does not say how competitive funding is or whether existing relationships matter, so do not assume either way.
Overview
NextEnergy Foundation is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1169089).
NextEnergy Foundation exists to fund renewable-energy projects worldwide, aiming to reduce carbon emissions, provide clean power where it is not yet available and contribute to poverty alleviation. It began with a single project in one country and has grown into a global network of initiatives across several regions. To date it has raised £3.9m and supported 127 projects. Its projects fall mainly into three thematic areas, Education, Health and Water, and Improved Livelihoods, and it has also supported some Nature-Based Projects.
What they fund
Priority Areas
NEF funds projects in partnership with international charities that share its mission and values. Its projects focus on renewable-energy-related interventions worldwide across education, health and water, and improved livelihoods. Through clean energy, it supports educational opportunities, healthcare services and clean water, while helping communities and individuals build climate change-resilient livelihoods and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. It also provides rapid support to communities affected by pandemics, armed conflicts, natural disasters and other humanitarian crises, including essential supplies, medical assistance and energy access solutions. Its mission is to provide energy and light from renewable sources to underserved regions and benefit local communities.
Themes
- Education
- Health & Water
- Improved Livelihoods
- Emergency Interventions
Geographic Focus
Worldwide.
What they don't fund
- Projects not related to renewable energy
- Organisations that are not registered non-profit charities (e.g. NGO, ETS, ANBI, etc.)
- Organisations that have not been operating for longer than three years
How to apply
Submit the short project form so the Foundation can assess whether the project aligns with its commitment to clean energy and sustainable development.
Who can apply:
- The project must be related to renewable energy.
- The applicant must be a registered non-profit charity (e.g. NGO, ETS, ANBI, etc.).
- The applicant must have been operating for longer than three years.
Application success factors
What the charity says:
- The form screens whether the project is related to renewable energy.
- The form asks whether the applicant is a registered non-profit charity.
- The form asks whether the applicant has been operating for longer than three years.
Where they fund
Where it says it funds
- International
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Five years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 30 June 2021 | £145,639 | £128,611 | — | Accounts for year to 30 June 2021 |
| year to 30 April 2022 | £196,519 | £146,979 | — | Accounts for year to 30 April 2022 |
| year to 30 April 2023 | £1,380,522 | £462,600 | — | Accounts for year to 30 April 2023 |
| year to 30 April 2024 | £1,327,360 | £301,936 | — | Accounts for year to 30 April 2024 |
| year to 30 April 2025 | £142,721 | £910,000 | £815,058 | Accounts for year to 30 April 2025 |
- Grants paid, year to 30 April 2025: the accounts do not say whether this is grants awarded or paid.
— No grants figure for those years.
Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
- nextenergyfoundation.org/about-us · read on 30 October 2026
- nextenergyfoundation.org · read on 30 October 2026
- nextenergyfoundation.org/form · read on 30 October 2026
- nextenergyfoundation.org/contact-us · read on 30 October 2026
- Annual report (year to 30 April 2025)
This profile draws on the funder’s own website as well as its filed accounts.
Sources last checked on 30 October 2026.
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Applying to NextEnergy Foundation?
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Contact
- nextenergyfoundation.org
- Charity Commission register entryContact details as held by the Charity Commission
Applying to NextEnergy Foundation?
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Contact
- nextenergyfoundation.org
- Charity Commission register entryContact details as held by the Charity Commission