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Aesop Arts And Society Limited

Also known as: The Public Engagement Foundation

The Foundation's mission is to bring the transformative potential of the arts into people's daily lives. Its first major programme of action focuses on bringing the arts into the mainstream of health and social care services.

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Activities & Mission

The Foundation's mission is to bring the transformative potential of the arts into people's daily lives. Its first major programme of action focuses on bringing the arts into the mainstream of health and social care services.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£430,681
Latest Expenditure
£462,087

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £696,507
Charitable Activities £1,748
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £670,500
Raising Funds £0
Governance £11,458
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£430,681
£462,0870 / 28
2024
£698,255
£670,500£670,500£135,067£38,1279 / 31
2023
£530,191
£586,708£586,708£107,312£95,1438 / 31
2022
£427,261
£490,1130 / 14
2021
£565,691
£432,082£432,082£226,681£39,9539 / 38

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Aesop Arts And Society Limited

What does Aesop Arts And Society Limited do?

The Foundation's mission is to bring the transformative potential of the arts into people's daily lives. Its first major programme of action focuses on bringing the arts into the mainstream of health and social care services.

How much income did Aesop Arts And Society Limited report in 2025?

Aesop Arts And Society Limited reported total income of £431k and reported expenditure of £462k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Aesop Arts And Society Limited registered as a charity?

Aesop Arts And Society Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 March 2010 as charity number 1134572. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Aesop Arts And Society Limited?

Aesop Arts And Society Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Kevin Fenton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Aesop Arts And Society Limited operate?

Aesop Arts And Society Limited operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Aesop Arts And Society Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Aesop Arts And Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134572.

Details

Address
Wittas House
Two Rivers
Station Lane
WITNEY
Oxfordshire
OX28 4BH
Registration Date
1 March 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5006577
Charity Number
1134572

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Trustees

Dr Kevin Fenton Chair
Helen Gordon
Jacqui Thornton
Julia Elizabeth Casson
Mark Richard Hampton
Also governs 1 other charity
Peter David Daniel
Professor Andrew Thompson

Also Known As

  • The Public Engagement Foundation

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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