Ashden is a UK-based charity that supports innovative climate and energy solutions around the world. It primarily acts as a funder and enabler, offering grants, prize money through its international awards, and technical assistance to organisations working on clean energy, sustainable cooling, clean cooking, and energy access in humanitarian settings. Beyond financial support, Ashden provides capacity building, enterprise development, communications support, and connections to investors and partners, helping local innovators scale their impact. While it does not usually implement projects directly on the ground, Ashden plays a catalytic role by empowering grassroots organisations, refugee-led enterprises, and community-based initiatives to deliver sustainable energy solutions. Through this combined approach of funding, technical support, and advocacy, Ashden strengthens climate resilience, promotes equity in energy access, and accelerates the transition to a low-carbon future.