The Ascension Trust

Enrichment of the community through social action, outreach, education and mission work.

Activities & Mission

Enrichment of the community through social action, outreach, education and mission work.

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.

Show all 10 areas of operation

Country

Antigua And Barbuda Australia Ghana Gibraltar Ireland Nigeria Scotland Trinidad And Tobago United States

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£966,826

Latest Expenditure

£995,790

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 88.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 25.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £562,908

Charitable Activities £348,989

Other Trading £34,453

Investments £10,980

Other Income £9,496

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £881,186

Raising Funds £114,604

Governance £142,845

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£966,826	£995,790	£881,186	£916,702	£438,562	17 / 3
2023	£941,377	£921,564	£785,323	£945,666	£919,355	15 / 5
2022	£808,292	£711,231	£378,709	£925,853	£885,461	12 / 6
2021	£714,728	£418,936	£342,591	£828,792	£776,673	8 / 3
2020	£414,433	£397,767				0 / 16

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Ascension Trust

What does The Ascension Trust do?

Enrichment of the community through social action, outreach, education and mission work.

How much income did The Ascension Trust report in 2024?

The Ascension Trust reported total income of £967k and reported expenditure of £996k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Ascension Trust registered as a charity?

The Ascension Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 December 2008 as charity number 1127204. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The Ascension Trust?

The Ascension Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Bola Ibilola Ojo. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Ascension Trust operate?

The Ascension Trust operates across 10 areas, including Antigua And Barbuda, Australia, Ghana and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Ascension Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Ascension Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127204.