Aspire Ryde

To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantaged communities of the Isle of Wight in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society through access to social activity, information, education and accommodation

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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.

Local Authority

Isle Of Wight

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,613,496

Latest Expenditure

£1,245,180

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 31% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 53% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 14.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 19% of UK Associations 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 £664,995

Charitable Activities £835,433

Other Trading £106,504

Investments £6,564

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,226,580

Raising Funds £18,600

Governance £159,168

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2019 — The Bus Shelter Iow (organisation 5078769)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,613,496	£1,245,180	£1,226,580	£576,079	£369,551	51 / 120
2023	£1,203,205	£1,263,682	£1,244,544	£207,763	£34,112	59 / 100
2022	£978,430	£953,105	£938,708	£268,240	£256,014	49 / 150
2021	£442,550	£393,794				0 / 120
2020	£276,249	£223,588				0 / 120

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Aspire Ryde

What does Aspire Ryde do?

How much income did Aspire Ryde report in 2024?

Aspire Ryde reported total income of £1.61m and reported expenditure of £1.25m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Aspire Ryde?

Aspire Ryde has a program ratio of 76.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Aspire Ryde registered as a charity?

Aspire Ryde was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 August 2015 as charity number 1163336. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Aspire Ryde?

Aspire Ryde 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 Aspire Ryde operate?

Aspire Ryde operates in Isle Of Wight, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Aspire Ryde a registered charity?

Yes — Aspire Ryde is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163336.