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Ashtead Common

The Ashtead Common Charity was established under the Corporation of London (Open Spaces) Act 1878, which states that the purpose of the charity is the preservation of the common at Ashtead for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.

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Activities & Mission

The Ashtead Common Charity was established under the Corporation of London (Open Spaces) Act 1878, which states that the purpose of the charity is the preservation of the common at Ashtead for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,201,585
Latest Expenditure
£770,796

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 64.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 19% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 283). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 53% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,246
Charitable Activities £1,200,339
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £770,796
Raising Funds £0
Governance £24,823
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
£1,201,585
£770,796£770,796£433,175£21,7816 / 52
2024
£693,102
£692,376£692,376£2,386£2,3866 / 55
2023
£559,172
£557,512£557,512£1,660£1,6606 / 42
2022
£482,589
£482,5890 / 45
2021
£542,561
£542,561£542,561£0£07 / 38

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ashtead Common

What does Ashtead Common do?

The Ashtead Common Charity was established under the Corporation of London (Open Spaces) Act 1878, which states that the purpose of the charity is the preservation of the common at Ashtead for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.

How much income did Ashtead Common report in 2025?

Ashtead Common reported total income of £1.20m and reported expenditure of £771k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Ashtead Common?

Ashtead Common has a program ratio of 64.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 283 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Ashtead Common registered as a charity?

Ashtead Common was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 December 1995 as charity number 1051510. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs Ashtead Common?

Ashtead Common is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ashtead Common operate?

Ashtead Common operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Ashtead Common a registered charity?

Yes — Ashtead Common is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1051510.

Details

Address
CORPORATION OF LONDON
PO BOX 270
LONDON
EC2P 2EJ
Registration Date
19 December 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1051510
Charity Number
1051510

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Trustees

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London

Sectors & Classifications

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