Aspen Trust

The Trustees have resolved to give preference to such charities that Sir Martin and Lady Wood have been closely involved with in the past

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Activities & Mission

The Trustees have resolved to give preference to such charities that Sir Martin and Lady Wood have been closely involved with in the past

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

£139,095

Latest Expenditure

£1,370,671

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 7.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 96.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 4.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,250,000

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £60,509

Other Income £648,128

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £433,883

Raising Funds £14,856

Governance £4,275

Grants to Institutions £429,608

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2024 — The Patsy Wood Trust (organisation 4044693)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£139,095	£1,370,671				0 / 0
2023	£708,637	£448,739	£433,883	£4,319,373	£59,906	0 / 0
2022	£68,716	£898,338				0 / 0
2021	£64,890	£143,226				0 / 0
2020	£43,226	£50,429				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Aspen Trust

What does Aspen Trust do?

The Trustees have resolved to give preference to such charities that Sir Martin and Lady Wood have been closely involved with in the past

How much income did Aspen Trust report in 2024?

Aspen Trust reported total income of £139k and reported expenditure of £1.37m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Aspen Trust registered as a charity?

Aspen Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 December 2014 as charity number 1159686. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Aspen Trust?

Aspen Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr JONATHAN ALTHAM WOOD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Aspen Trust operate?

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

Is Aspen Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Aspen Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159686.