Asos Foundation

The ASOS Foundation creates opportunities that enable disadvantaged young people to reach their potential. The ASOS Foundation provides inspiration, education, support, infrastructure and training to enable socially or economically disadvantaged young people to overcome barriers and progress towards economic independence. Our work is focussed in three geographical areas: The UK, India and Kenya.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

India Kenya

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,161,175

Latest Expenditure

£1,271,748

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 67.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 29.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 8% 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 £653,651

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £507,524

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £858,675

Raising Funds £378,947

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £34,126

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,161,175	£1,271,748	£858,675	-£86,959	£0	0 / 3
2023	£1,391,652	£1,181,243	£706,981	£24,195	£24,195	0 / 30
2022	£1,171,327	£1,030,173	£669,660	-£184,249	£0	0 / 30
2021	£507,793	£1,893,870	£1,772,300	-£301,043	£301,043	7 / 26
2020	£968,685	£774,870	£670,576	£1,092,865	£1,068,540	6 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Asos Foundation

What does Asos Foundation do?

How much income did Asos Foundation report in 2024?

Asos Foundation reported total income of £1.16m and reported expenditure of £1.27m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Asos Foundation?

Asos Foundation has a program ratio of 73.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Asos Foundation registered as a charity?

Asos Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 September 2013 as charity number 1153946. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Asos Foundation?

Asos Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Asos Foundation operate?

Asos Foundation operates across 3 areas: India, Kenya and England And Wales.

Is Asos Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Asos Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153946.