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Ashoka UK

Ashoka UK is the UK chapter of Ashoka: Innovators for the Public, a charity registered in the United States of America. The objects of Ashoka UK are to relieve poverty and sickness, preserve and protect health and advance education and promote the preservation of the environment for the public benefit particularly in developing countries by promoting the work of the organisation known as Ashoka.

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Activities & Mission

Ashoka UK is the UK chapter of Ashoka: Innovators for the Public, a charity registered in the United States of America. The objects of Ashoka UK are to relieve poverty and sickness, preserve and protect health and advance education and promote the preservation of the environment for the public benefit particularly in developing countries by promoting the work of the organisation known as Ashoka.

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
£2,260,477
Latest Expenditure
£3,133,347

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 132.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,171,814
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £86,004
Investments £366
Other Income £2,293

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,997,216
Raising Funds £136,131
Governance £175,341
Grants to Institutions £1,301,422
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
£2,260,477
£3,133,347£2,997,216£703,020£193,79218 / 0
2024
£3,037,336
£2,896,375£2,775,891£1,575,890£145,36818 / 2
2023
£3,165,409
£3,655,068£3,561,364£1,434,929£91,78015 / 0
2022
£3,697,671
£3,038,393£2,788,598£1,924,588£4,37020 / 0
2021
£2,307,470
£2,161,663£2,112,130£1,265,310£275,00018 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ashoka UK

What does Ashoka UK do?

Ashoka UK is the UK chapter of Ashoka: Innovators for the Public, a charity registered in the United States of America. The objects of Ashoka UK are to relieve poverty and sickness, preserve and protect health and advance education and promote the preservation of the environment for the public benefit particularly in developing countries by promoting the work of the organisation known as Ashoka.

How much income did Ashoka UK report in 2025?

Ashoka UK reported total income of £2.26m and reported expenditure of £3.13m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Ashoka UK registered as a charity?

Ashoka UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 March 2006 as charity number 1113246. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Ashoka UK?

Ashoka UK is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ashoka UK operate?

Ashoka UK operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Ashoka UK a registered charity?

Yes — Ashoka UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1113246.

Details

Address
Ashoka UK
33 Bruton Street
LONDON
W1J 6QU
Registration Date
10 March 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4019057
Charity Number
1113246

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Trustees

Christopher Patrick Underhill
Conrad William Carter
Lucy Fitch Perkins
Yashveer Singh

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30 July 2026
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