Ascentis
Awarding Organisation and Access Validating Agency providing qualifications to individuals through education and training providers. The charity also develops learning resources and a specific electronic programme which acts as a literacy intervention.
Activities & Mission
Awarding Organisation and Access Validating Agency providing qualifications to individuals through education and training providers. The charity also develops learning resources and a specific electronic programme which acts as a literacy intervention.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 78% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 95% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £6,795,383 | £6,861,534 | £6,861,534 | £6,113,991 | £6,113,991 | 76 / 0 |
| 2023 | £5,884,016 | £6,167,438 | £6,167,438 | £6,051,638 | £6,051,638 | 125 / 6 |
| 2022 | £4,617,963 | £4,180,549 | £4,180,549 | £6,443,207 | £4,500,000 | 106 / 0 |
| 2021 | £4,605,227 | £3,845,678 | £3,845,678 | £6,005,793 | £4,200,000 | 94 / 0 |
| 2020 | £4,309,522 | £3,817,541 | £3,817,541 | £5,246,244 | £4,800,000 | 91 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Ascentis
What does Ascentis do?
Awarding Organisation and Access Validating Agency providing qualifications to individuals through education and training providers. The charity also develops learning resources and a specific electronic programme which acts as a literacy intervention.
How much income did Ascentis report in 2024?
Ascentis reported total income of £6.80m and reported expenditure of £6.86m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Ascentis?
Ascentis has a program ratio of 100.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Ascentis registered as a charity?
Ascentis was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 April 2009 as charity number 1129180. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Ascentis?
Ascentis is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is STEPHEN CARLISLE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ascentis operate?
Ascentis operates across 2 areas: China and England And Wales.
Is Ascentis a registered charity?
Yes — Ascentis is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1129180.
Details
3 Mannin Way
LANCASTER
LA1 3SW
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