Aspire Foundation
Also known as: Gardners Lane and Oakwood Federation
The Cheltenham and Tewksbury Children & Family Centres offer information and activities to support families and children ages 0-5. This support can help develop a families overall well-being. Specific activities include: breastfeeding support, baby and toddler activities, healthy eating advice, high quality nursery education, access to adult training and employment information.
Activities & Mission
The Cheltenham and Tewksbury Children & Family Centres offer information and activities to support families and children ages 0-5. This support can help develop a families overall well-being. Specific activities include: breastfeeding support, baby and toddler activities, healthy eating advice, high quality nursery education, access to adult training and employment information.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
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
Expenditure Categories
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 | £3,086,905 | £2,911,176 | £2,911,176 | £1,281,894 | £1,196,764 | 98 / 19 |
| 2024 | £2,733,218 | £3,092,354 | £3,088,290 | £1,608,165 | £1,065,336 | 92 / 13 |
| 2023 | £2,813,839 | £2,939,351 | £2,929,593 | £2,002,301 | £1,271,624 | 93 / 6 |
| 2022 | £2,292,103 | £2,458,975 | £2,449,857 | £243,813 | £1,347,623 | 90 / 6 |
| 2021 | £2,154,184 | £2,260,365 | £2,242,369 | -£405,315 | £1,348,319 | 82 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Aspire Foundation
What does Aspire Foundation do?
The Cheltenham and Tewksbury Children & Family Centres offer information and activities to support families and children ages 0-5. This support can help develop a families overall well-being. Specific activities include: breastfeeding support, baby and toddler activities, healthy eating advice, high quality nursery education, access to adult training and employment information.
How much income did Aspire Foundation report in 2025?
Aspire Foundation reported total income of £3.09m and reported expenditure of £2.91m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Aspire Foundation?
Aspire Foundation has a program ratio of 94.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Aspire Foundation registered as a charity?
Aspire Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 January 2014 as charity number 1155305. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Aspire Foundation?
Aspire Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Aspire Foundation operate?
Aspire Foundation operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Aspire Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Aspire Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1155305.
Details
Gardners Lane
Cheltenham
GL51 9JW
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Gardners Lane and Oakwood Federation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated