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Aspen Institute UK

Also known as: Aspen Initiative UK

Aspen UK carries out its mission through seminars, conferences and leadership programmes. It offers a safe environment for people to debate political and social issues and confront different perspectives. Sessions are led by expert moderators and are held in small groups to promote an exchange of ideas and perspectives.

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Activities & Mission

Aspen UK carries out its mission through seminars, conferences and leadership programmes. It offers a safe environment for people to debate political and social issues and confront different perspectives. Sessions are led by expert moderators and are held in small groups to promote an exchange of ideas and perspectives.

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
£173,658
Latest Expenditure
£457,056

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £600,148
Charitable Activities £125,356
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £535,590
Raising Funds £0
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 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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£173,658
£457,0560 / 0
2023
£725,504
£535,590£535,590£303,448£303,4487 / 0
2022
£374,915
£360,9430 / 0
2021
£412,292
£406,8520 / 0
2020
£205,431
£214,6190 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Aspen Institute UK

What does Aspen Institute UK do?

Aspen UK carries out its mission through seminars, conferences and leadership programmes. It offers a safe environment for people to debate political and social issues and confront different perspectives. Sessions are led by expert moderators and are held in small groups to promote an exchange of ideas and perspectives.

How much income did Aspen Institute UK report in 2024?

Aspen Institute UK reported total income of £174k and reported expenditure of £457k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Aspen Institute UK registered as a charity?

Aspen Institute UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 December 2019 as charity number 1186896. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Aspen Institute UK?

Aspen Institute UK is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Aspen Institute UK operate?

Aspen Institute UK operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Aspen Institute UK a registered charity?

Yes — Aspen Institute UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186896.

Details

Address
27 Kings Road
Hitchin
Herts
SG5 1RD
Registration Date
11 December 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5148183
Charity Number
1186896

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Trustees

Ed Williams
PENNY RICHARDS
Also governs 1 other charity
Pierre Mercier

Also Known As

  • Aspen Initiative UK
  • Aspen Institute UK

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