Join the Grid today to (em)power communities tomorrow
By choosing to donate to us, we like to say that you are “Joining the Grid”!
A play on the modern electrical grid that distributes power to our homes and businesses, we see our generous network of supporters as its own power grid; an exclusive and critical network of dedicated people who donate ‘energy’ (and ultimately positive change) to communities around the world!
The climate and energy crises are huge. They demand a global movement to solve them. By giving today, you can Join the Grid – us and our network of other donors – in our collective effort to (em)power families towards a more sustainable and brighter tomorrow.
Renewable World’s BBC Radio 4 Appeal
If your donation is in response to our BBC Radio 4 Appeal, then please donate using the button directly below.
If your donation is unrelated to our BBC Radio 4 Appeal, then please continue to use the embedded general donation form below.
Other ways to donate
Donate by Post
Send a cheque or CAF voucher made payable to Renewable World to: Renewable World, 1st & 2nd Floor Offices, 161 Edward Street, Brighton, BN2 0JB, UK.
If you are a UK taxpayer you can complete a Gift Aid Declaration and send it to us with your donation. With this your donation could be worth 25% more! Gift Aid will be used to fund Renewable World’s general work.
Payroll Giving
Make a tax-free donation, direct from your salary. Simply go to our Payroll Giving page, complete the form and give it to your company’s HR department for processing.
Gifts in Wills
Leave a lasting legacy. Include the gift of energy in your will and transform lives for generation. Find out more by visiting our Gifts in Wills page.
Corporate Partnerships
Are you interested in supporting our work through a long-term partnership of giving? Visit our Partners page to learn more about how we are working with corporate partners to scale our impact while reaching their CSR goals. Further, explore our Corporate Fundraising page for fun and engaging ways to donate and make an impact with less commitment.
Our promise to you as a donor
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Renewable World’s supporters make our vital work with remote and underserved communities possible. We could not do it without you.
Every donation, no matter how big or small, really does make a difference. Without your help, we would not be able to (em)power communities forward and create brighter futures in Nepal and Kenya.
We promise you:
We will spend your donation well
For every £1 you donate:
73p will be spent on our programme: developing and deploying effective ways of bringing off-grid renewable energy solutions to the most remote and underserved communities, empowering them to achieve sustainable and resilient lives.
27p will be spent on fundraising: investment in fundraising generates more donations, which in turn ensures that your donation is still (em)powering lives tomorrow*.
*We expect to turn every £1 we invest in fundraising into almost £4 to put back into our work, so that 27p becomes £1.03.
These figures are based on our accounts from the financial year 2018/19.
We are here for the long haul
We’ll deliver lasting solutions, not short-term fixes. That means we won’t necessarily choose the cheapest option and we’ll always invest time in making the right decisions with, not for, a community.
We aim to give value for money in everything we do – for the long haul.
We won’t give up until we’re out of business. We have one vision and we’ll stick to it until access to clean, reliable and affordable energy is a normal part of everyday life for everyone, everywhere.
We will talk to you in the ways that you prefer
We will (if we have your permission to do so) make sure you can see how your gift is helping increase access to clean, affordable and sustainable energy by sharing stories from the communities where we work.
Wherever possible, we will communicate with you in the ways that you prefer, adapting them to suit your needs. You can set or change your preferences at any time, and if you don’t want us to contact you, we won’t. To set or change your communication preferences call +44 (0)1273 076 050, or email getintouch@renewable-world.org.
We are committed to integrity in our fundraising
We are registered with the Fundraising Regulator and adhere to their Code of Fundraising Practice.
We will respect and value you. We will always take care of the information we know about you, and treat both you and it with respect. We will never share or sell your details to third parties for marketing or fundraising. You can read exactly how we treat information about you in our Privacy Policy.
We’ll choose the organisations we work with carefully to make sure their standards are as high as our own.
We regularly evaluate the effectiveness of our fundraising to make sure we’re getting a good return for your investment.
Vulnerable supporters
It’s important that we understand and protect people in vulnerable circumstances, including those who might want to support us.
View our Vulnerable Supporter Policy
Let us know how we’re doing
Contact us at getintouch@renewable-world.org
Meet Joshua and Irene
The couple has four kids and manages the neighborhood convenience store. Previously, the store sold basics including flour, bread, sugar, matches, and kerosene.
When power came to their village via a community-managed solar microgrid, they decided to expand. The old convenience store grew to include a small cafe. Further, the electricity allowed them to expand their grocery offerings.
Irene now wakes up at 5am to start preparing breakfast for the local fishermen. The cafe is open until 10pm and has led to increased income opportunities.
Joshua continues to make an income from fishing while the extended business hours of the store have meant more time helping Irene with the family business.
The couple is excited for the future and the life they will provide for their kids.
Irene shared, “through the income we are getting now, we can pay the fees and are able to transfer our eldest daughter to a better school.”
Together, we can continue to empower families like Joshua and Irene through renewable energy.
Have any questions?
Please contact us via email at getintouch@renewable-world.org or by calling us at +44 (0)1273 076 050