Asist

The provision of independent advocacy to persons with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and/or mental health issues. The service includes generic, specialist and self advocacy projects.

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Activities & Mission

The provision of independent advocacy to persons with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and/or mental health issues. The service includes generic, specialist and self advocacy projects.

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,353,705

Latest Expenditure

£1,218,280

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 40% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 0.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 74% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £0

Charitable Activities £1,338,618

Other Trading £0

Investments £11,492

Other Income £3,595

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,218,280

Raising Funds £0

Governance £7,537

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,353,705	£1,218,280	£1,218,280	£761,841	£753,991	36 / 9
2024	£1,170,269	£1,055,002	£1,055,002	£626,416	£617,966	42 / 10
2023	£1,151,768	£1,007,370	£1,007,370	£511,149	£502,199	32 / 7
2022	£796,991	£745,674	£745,274	£366,751	£366,751	30 / 4
2021	£763,988	£749,656	£735,301	£315,434	£315,434	26 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Asist

What does Asist do?

The provision of independent advocacy to persons with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and/or mental health issues. The service includes generic, specialist and self advocacy projects.

How much income did Asist report in 2025?

Asist reported total income of £1.35m and reported expenditure of £1.22m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Asist?

Asist has a program ratio of 90.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Asist registered as a charity?

Asist was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 July 1995 as charity number 1048075. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs Asist?

Asist is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is SUSAN CHERYL READ. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Asist operate?

Asist operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Asist a registered charity?

Yes — Asist is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1048075.