--- title: "Centre for Sustainable Energy — check charity number 298740 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Centre for Sustainable Energy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 298740. General Charitable Purposes charity based in St James Parade. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/centre-for-sustainable-energy retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:57:44.184Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Centre for Sustainable Energy is a registered charity (number 298740) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £11,707,128 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Centre for Sustainable Energy? Registered charity number 298740 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location St James Parade Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £11,707,128 Website [www.cse.org.uk](http://www.cse.org.uk/) ## What does Centre for Sustainable Energy do? CSE's mission is to advance sustainable energy policy and practice. CSE seeks energy solutions that engage people and communities to meet real needs for both environmentally sound and affordable energy services. Ending the misery of cold homes and enabling action to tackle the threat of climate change are core objectives.Work is delivered in partnership with many agencies. ## What causes is Centre for Sustainable Energy registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Centre for Sustainable Energy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Centre for Sustainable Energy is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=centre-for-sustainable-energy&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cse.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Centre for Sustainable Energy a legitimate charity? Yes. Centre for Sustainable Energy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 298740) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Centre for Sustainable Energy's charity number? Centre for Sustainable Energy's charity number is 298740. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 298740? Search 298740 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Centre for Sustainable Energy do? CSE's mission is to advance sustainable energy policy and practice. CSE seeks energy solutions that engage people and communities to meet real needs for both environmentally sound and affordable energy services. Ending the misery of cold homes and enabling action to tackle the threat of climate change are core objectives.Work is delivered in partnership with many agencies. Does Centre for Sustainable Energy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Centre for Sustainable Energy. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Centre for Sustainable Energy? Centre for Sustainable Energy's website is http://www.cse.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/298740).