The Aim Foundation
Also known as: Ian Roy Marks Charitable Trust
AIM awards grants to charitable organisations working to improve the wellbeing of infants, children & young people, as well to organisations who are helping to restore and protect UK rivers and coastal waters. Grants are only made to registered charities or CICs that Trustees have proactively approached. Unsolicited applications are not processed.
Activities & Mission
AIM awards grants to charitable organisations working to improve the wellbeing of infants, children & young people, as well to organisations who are helping to restore and protect UK rivers and coastal waters. Grants are only made to registered charities or CICs that Trustees have proactively approached. Unsolicited applications are not processed.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 851). How is this calculated?
Higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% 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 | £448,988 | £573,605 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £2,637,265 | £2,253,203 | £245,088 | £10,665,700 | £0 | 50 / 0 |
| 2023 | £9,908,559 | £10,447,657 | £2,237,247 | £14,907,299 | £4,165,991 | 48 / 0 |
| 2022 | £9,840,197 | £9,190,822 | £1,068,415 | £15,566,493 | £5,807,224 | 49 / 0 |
| 2021 | £9,911,258 | £8,601,758 | £710,372 | £16,433,357 | £317,775 | 48 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Aim Foundation
What does The Aim Foundation do?
AIM awards grants to charitable organisations working to improve the wellbeing of infants, children & young people, as well to organisations who are helping to restore and protect UK rivers and coastal waters. Grants are only made to registered charities or CICs that Trustees have proactively approached. Unsolicited applications are not processed.
How much income did The Aim Foundation report in 2025?
The Aim Foundation reported total income of £449k and reported expenditure of £574k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Aim Foundation?
The Aim Foundation has a program ratio of 9.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 851 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Aim Foundation registered as a charity?
The Aim Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 November 1971 as charity number 263294. It has been registered for 55 years.
Who runs The Aim Foundation?
The Aim Foundation is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Charlotte Bushell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Aim Foundation operate?
The Aim Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Aim Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Aim Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 263294.
Details
Goodwood House
Blackbrook Park Avenue
TAUNTON
Somerset
TA1 2PX
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Also Known As
- Ian Roy Marks Charitable Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated