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Aster Foundation

Aster Foundation exists to enable the better lives of the people who live in and around our communities. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to have a safe, fulfilled, and happy life.Our approach is to offer impact programmes which not only work for people when things go wrong, but also try to tackle the root cause of social challenges through innovation.

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Activities & Mission

Aster Foundation exists to enable the better lives of the people who live in and around our communities. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to have a safe, fulfilled, and happy life.Our approach is to offer impact programmes which not only work for people when things go wrong, but also try to tackle the root cause of social challenges through innovation.

Grants

Aster Foundation makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£1,127,654
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
What it supports
education and training, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, economic or community development and employment and other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,127,653
Latest Expenditure
£1,127,654

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 69.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 69.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 11.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,120,268
Charitable Activities £7,385
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £787,183
Raising Funds £133,608
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £206,863

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,127,653
£1,127,654£787,183-£830£00 / 84
2024
£1,166,698
£1,166,698£0£0£00 / 115
2023
£1,233,582
£1,233,582£935,581£0£00 / 131

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Aster Foundation

What does Aster Foundation do?

Aster Foundation exists to enable the better lives of the people who live in and around our communities. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to have a safe, fulfilled, and happy life.Our approach is to offer impact programmes which not only work for people when things go wrong, but also try to tackle the root cause of social challenges through innovation.

How much income did Aster Foundation report in 2025?

Aster Foundation reported total income of £1.13m and reported expenditure of £1.13m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Aster Foundation registered as a charity?

Aster Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 March 2022 as charity number 1198145. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Aster Foundation?

Aster Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Amanda Wiggan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Aster Foundation operate?

Aster Foundation operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Aster Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Aster Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1198145.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
4 March 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5182016
Charity Number
1198145

Trustees

Amanda Wiggan Chair
Farhan Shakoor
Mathew Cooling

Data & trust

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19 October 2026
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