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Ashinaga Association In The UK

Ashinaga Association in the UK provides financial support to orphaned students from sub-Saharan Africa for undergraduate degrees in the UK, along with leadership training and support to develop scholars into compassionate change-makers. This work is part of the Ashinaga Africa Initiative, an international leadership programme that cultivates the next generation of young leaders for Africa.

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Activities & Mission

Ashinaga Association in the UK provides financial support to orphaned students from sub-Saharan Africa for undergraduate degrees in the UK, along with leadership training and support to develop scholars into compassionate change-makers. This work is part of the Ashinaga Africa Initiative, an international leadership programme that cultivates the next generation of young leaders for Africa.

Grants

Ashinaga Association In The UK makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£325,087
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other defined groups
What it supports
education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic or community development and employment

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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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£607,184
Latest Expenditure
£325,087

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 48.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 91.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £607,114
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £70

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £295,942
Raising Funds £29,145
Governance £0
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
£607,184
£325,087£295,942-£1,424,030£72,1093 / 1
2024
£702,144
£487,310£457,615-£1,706,127£69,4274 / 0
2023
£708,623
£643,711£605,615-£1,920,961£205,3115 / 5
2022
£840,891
£649,340£648,013-£1,985,873£177,2896 / 5
2021
£575,497
£2,892,692£2,892,455-£2,177,424£165,1256 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ashinaga Association In The UK

What does Ashinaga Association In The UK do?

Ashinaga Association in the UK provides financial support to orphaned students from sub-Saharan Africa for undergraduate degrees in the UK, along with leadership training and support to develop scholars into compassionate change-makers. This work is part of the Ashinaga Africa Initiative, an international leadership programme that cultivates the next generation of young leaders for Africa.

How much income did Ashinaga Association In The UK report in 2025?

Ashinaga Association In The UK reported total income of £607k and reported expenditure of £325k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Ashinaga Association In The UK registered as a charity?

Ashinaga Association In The UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 June 2019 as charity number 1183750. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Ashinaga Association In The UK?

Ashinaga Association In The UK is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Saul Jonathan Benjamin Tendler. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ashinaga Association In The UK operate?

Ashinaga Association In The UK operates across 4 areas: Scotland, Senegal, Uganda and England And Wales.

Is Ashinaga Association In The UK a registered charity?

Yes — Ashinaga Association In The UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183750.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
6 June 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5126848
Charity Number
1183750

Trustees

Professor Saul Jonathan Benjamin Tendler Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alex Wagikuyu
Jordan McFarlane
Kimeshan Naidoo
Nashina Asaria
Pablo Federico Perez
Professor 'Funmi Olonisakin
Professor Osamu Murata
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