--- title: "Energy Agency — check charity number SC029479 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Energy Agency a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC029479. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in South Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/energy-agency retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:29:24.960Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Energy Agency is a registered charity (number SC029479) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £8,178,841 (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 Energy Agency? Registered charity number SC029479 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location South Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £8,178,841 Website [www.energyagency.org.uk](http://www.energyagency.org.uk/) ## What does Energy Agency do? Our charity is set up to provide free, impartial and expert advice to households, businesses and communities, covering energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable transport. It aims to reduce energy consumption and promote sustainability locally, thus contributing to national policy targets towards a net-zero carbon future. We do this by managing several specific programmes on behalf of the Scottish Government and local authorities. We are contracted through these schemes to provide expert advice and arrange energy efficiency measures on behalf of householders. We also provide advice… ## What causes is Energy Agency registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Energy Agency yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Energy Agency 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=energy-agency&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.energyagency.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Energy Agency a legitimate charity? Yes. Energy Agency is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC029479) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Energy Agency's charity number? Energy Agency's charity number is SC029479. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC029479? Search SC029479 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Energy Agency do? Our charity is set up to provide free, impartial and expert advice to households, businesses and communities, covering energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable transport. It aims to reduce energy consumption and promote sustainability locally, thus contributing to national policy targets towards a net-zero carbon future. We do this by managing several specific programmes on behalf of the Scottish Government and local authorities. We are contracted through these schemes to provide expert advice and arrange energy efficiency measures on behalf of householders. We also provide advice… Does Energy Agency have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Energy Agency. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Energy Agency? Energy Agency's website is http://www.energyagency.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC029479).