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The A S Charitable Trust

THE CHARITY IS PARTICULARLY SYMPATHETIC TO PROJECTS WHICH COMBINE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION, WITH CHRISTIAN LAY LEADERSHIP, WITH THIRD WORLD DEVELOPMENT, WITH PEACEMAKING AND RECONCILIATION OR OTHER AREAS OF SOCIAL CONCERN.

Activities & Mission

THE CHARITY IS PARTICULARLY SYMPATHETIC TO PROJECTS WHICH COMBINE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION, WITH CHRISTIAN LAY LEADERSHIP, WITH THIRD WORLD DEVELOPMENT, WITH PEACEMAKING AND RECONCILIATION OR OTHER AREAS OF SOCIAL CONCERN.

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

Latest Income
£618,279
Latest Expenditure
£1,148,590

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 185.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 98% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 56% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £618,297
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,148,590
Raising Funds £0
Governance £15,600
Grants to Institutions £937,291
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 2025.

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 2023 — The Guy Fawkes Charitable Trust (organisation 258045)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£618,279
£1,148,590£1,148,590£22,601,538£22,601,5380 / 0
2024
£609,201
£567,367£567,367£24,609,054£24,609,0540 / 0
2023
£3,508,057
£514,927£514,927£22,432,635£22,433,0000 / 0
2022
£432,151
£202,7280 / 0
2021
£410,300
£324,4520 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The A S Charitable Trust

What does The A S Charitable Trust do?

THE CHARITY IS PARTICULARLY SYMPATHETIC TO PROJECTS WHICH COMBINE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION, WITH CHRISTIAN LAY LEADERSHIP, WITH THIRD WORLD DEVELOPMENT, WITH PEACEMAKING AND RECONCILIATION OR OTHER AREAS OF SOCIAL CONCERN.

How much income did The A S Charitable Trust report in 2025?

The A S Charitable Trust reported total income of £618k and reported expenditure of £1.15m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The A S Charitable Trust?

The A S Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 185.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The A S Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The A S Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 May 1965 as charity number 242190. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs The A S Charitable Trust?

The A S Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is GEORGE WILLIAM CALVOCORESSI. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The A S Charitable Trust operate?

The A S Charitable Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The A S Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The A S Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 242190.

Details

Address
BIX BOTTOM FARM
BIX
HENLEY-ON-THAMES
OXFORDSHIRE
RG9 6BH
Registration Date
20 May 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
242190
Charity Number
242190

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Trustees

GEORGE WILLIAM CALVOCORESSI Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
CAROLINE EUNICE EADY
ELFRIDA JANE CALVOCORESSI
Mark James Silver
SIMON CHARLES SAMPSON

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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