Asdan
ASDAN's aim is the advancement of education, by providing opportunities for all learners to develop their personal and social attributes and levels of achievement through the use and attainment of ASDAN awards and qualifications, and the relief of poverty, where poverty inhibits such opportunities for learners. We have now developed more than 80 programmes of educational activity.
Activities & Mission
ASDAN's aim is the advancement of education, by providing opportunities for all learners to develop their personal and social attributes and levels of achievement through the use and attainment of ASDAN awards and qualifications, and the relief of poverty, where poverty inhibits such opportunities for learners. We have now developed more than 80 programmes of educational activity.
Grants
Asdan makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £3,794,675
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- education and training and the prevention or relief of poverty
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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 Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,384,866 | £3,794,675 | £3,794,675 | £4,596,311 | £4,596,311 | 55 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,212,087 | £2,992,783 | £2,992,783 | £4,951,570 | £4,951,570 | 51 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,162,710 | £3,007,989 | £3,007,989 | £4,060,674 | £4,060,674 | 49 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,952,016 | £3,017,701 | £3,017,701 | £4,009,952 | £4,009,952 | 50 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,775,785 | £1,685,962 | £1,669,787 | £4,016,890 | £4,016,890 | 51 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Asdan
What does Asdan do?
ASDAN's aim is the advancement of education, by providing opportunities for all learners to develop their personal and social attributes and levels of achievement through the use and attainment of ASDAN awards and qualifications, and the relief of poverty, where poverty inhibits such opportunities for learners. We have now developed more than 80 programmes of educational activity.
How much income did Asdan report in 2025?
Asdan reported total income of £3.38m and reported expenditure of £3.79m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Asdan registered as a charity?
Asdan was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 December 1997 as charity number 1066927. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Asdan?
Asdan is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Brian Stanley Doidge. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Asdan operate?
Asdan operates across 38 areas, including Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh and 35 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Asdan a registered charity?
Yes — Asdan is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1066927.
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- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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