Gasp Motor Project
GASP Motor Project is an alternative learning facility that helps mainly 14 - 19 young people achieve and contribute their best. Disadvantaged and under-achieving under 25s in and around Surrey can learn basic motor mechanics and practical engineering skills . It helps to tackle anti-social and offending behaviours, engenders responsibilty and teamwork, and improves confidence and self-esteem.
Activities & Mission
GASP Motor Project is an alternative learning facility that helps mainly 14 - 19 young people achieve and contribute their best. Disadvantaged and under-achieving under 25s in and around Surrey can learn basic motor mechanics and practical engineering skills . It helps to tackle anti-social and offending behaviours, engenders responsibilty and teamwork, and improves confidence and self-esteem.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £702,123 | £582,971 | £556,716 | £655,019 | £458,316 | 15 / 10 |
| 2024 | £592,414 | £505,748 | £481,617 | £535,867 | £336,364 | 15 / 10 |
| 2023 | £483,895 | £323,911 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2022 | £327,207 | £247,386 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2021 | £206,994 | £185,895 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Gasp Motor Project
What does Gasp Motor Project do?
GASP Motor Project is an alternative learning facility that helps mainly 14 - 19 young people achieve and contribute their best. Disadvantaged and under-achieving under 25s in and around Surrey can learn basic motor mechanics and practical engineering skills . It helps to tackle anti-social and offending behaviours, engenders responsibilty and teamwork, and improves confidence and self-esteem.
How much income did Gasp Motor Project report in 2025?
Gasp Motor Project reported total income of £702k and reported expenditure of £583k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Gasp Motor Project?
Gasp Motor Project has a program ratio of 79.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Gasp Motor Project registered as a charity?
Gasp Motor Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 March 2009 as charity number 1128635. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Gasp Motor Project?
Gasp Motor Project is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ian James Watson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Gasp Motor Project operate?
Gasp Motor Project operates across 2 areas: Hampshire and Surrey.
Is Gasp Motor Project a registered charity?
Yes — Gasp Motor Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1128635.
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