Zero Carbon Harrogate
Analysis
Zero Carbon Harrogate is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Harrogate. It was registered in December 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Zero Carbon Harrogate reported income of £56k and spending of £36k, leaving 36% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £3,907 to £56k (+1342%), an average of +95% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 1276%. Over the whole period it spent 76% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Zero Carbon Harrogate sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Ecological Sequestration Trust (£56k), Green and Away (£56k) and Padfield Community Spaces (£56k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Through member involvement in working groups, education, providing information, events, signposting and advocacy, to enable the citizens of the Harrogate District reduce their carbon emissions and conserve and protect the physical and natural environment. Promoting low carbon solutions across the District in building, energy, transport and food and promoting natural climate solutions.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Ecological Sequestration Trust | London | £56k |
| Green and Away | Worcester | £56k |
| Padfield Community Spaces | Glossop | £56k |
| Friends of the River Frome | Warminster | £56k |