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Visit www.worldenergy.orgAbout World Energy Council
Founded in 1923, the World Energy Council is the only truly global and inclusive forum for thought-leadership and tangible engagement committed to our sustainable energy future. Our network of nearly 100 national committees represents over 3,000 member organizations including governments, industry and expert institutions. We are committed to promoting our sustainable energy future.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWorld Energy Council is a registered environment nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 88/100 for environment charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £6M in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
World Energy Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.
World Energy Council is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.
Based on official tax filings, World Energy Council has £6M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for environment charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
World Energy Council is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £6M in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for World Energy Council. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
World Energy Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. Visit the World Energy Council profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Founded in 1923, the World Energy Council is the only truly global and inclusive forum for thought-leadership and tangible engagement committed to our sustainable energy future. Our network of nearly 100 national committees represents over 3,000 member organizations including governments, industry and expert institutions. We are committed to promoting our sustainable energy future. World Energy Council is classified as a environment organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2001.
Among environment charities registered in United Kingdom: World Energy Council's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £6M is well above the peer average of £1M.
World Energy Council is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. WORLD ENERGY COUNCIL is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
WORLD ENERGY COUNCIL is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
WORLD ENERGY COUNCIL is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (14)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralJustice Ohene-Akoto appointed to World Energy Council Standing Committee - MSN
Ing. Justice Ohene-Akoto appointed to World Energy Council Standing Committee - MyJoyOnline
ASEC Executive Director appointed to World Energy Council Standing Committee - 3News
New Energy World magazine - Energy Institute
De-escalation of the Iran war is the first priority for everyone: World Energy Council - CNBC
WEC calls for cooperation to boost global energy resilience - news.cgtn.com
Central Asia Needs Balanced Energy Mix to Avoid Shortages, Experts Say - The Astana Times
Watch again: World Energy Council webinar on the Spanish blackout and network flexibility - ERR
Top 10: Energy Awards - Energy Digital
Call for Applications: World Energy Council Future Energy Leaders Program 2026 - MSME Africa
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- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 14 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about World Energy Council
- What is World Energy Council?
- World Energy Council is a environment nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Founded in 1923, the World Energy Council is the only truly global and inclusive forum for thought-leadership and tangible engagement committed to our sustainable energy future. Our network of nearly 100 national committees represents over 3,000 member organizations including governments, industry and expert institutions. We are committed to promoting our sustainable energy future.
- When was World Energy Council founded?
- World Energy Council was founded in 2001.
- Where is World Energy Council located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is World Energy Council's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is World Energy Council trustworthy?
- World Energy Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is World Energy Council's website?
- https://www.worldenergy.org
- Are donations to World Energy Council tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.