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The Astra Foundation

The charity makes grants to organisations that support our mission to advance the efforts to combat loneliness in young adults, empower youth to reach their potential regardless of their circumstances, and reduce plastic pollution.

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Activities & Mission

The charity makes grants to organisations that support our mission to advance the efforts to combat loneliness in young adults, empower youth to reach their potential regardless of their circumstances, and reduce plastic pollution.

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
£1,433,595
Latest Expenditure
£3,221,105

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 224.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,433,395
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £200

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,221,105
Raising Funds £0
Governance £25,764
Grants to Institutions £3,102,187
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,433,595
£3,221,105£3,221,105-£2,010,360£01 / 0
2024
£1,203,434
£895,733£895,733-£227,133£01 / 0
2023
£1,350,000
£282,353£282,353-£534,834£01 / 0
2022
£1,500,000
£1,389,824£1,389,824-£1,602,481£01 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Astra Foundation

What does The Astra Foundation do?

The charity makes grants to organisations that support our mission to advance the efforts to combat loneliness in young adults, empower youth to reach their potential regardless of their circumstances, and reduce plastic pollution.

How much income did The Astra Foundation report in 2025?

The Astra Foundation reported total income of £1.43m and reported expenditure of £3.22m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Astra Foundation registered as a charity?

The Astra Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 November 2021 as charity number 1196829. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Astra Foundation?

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

Where does The Astra Foundation operate?

The Astra Foundation operates across 3 areas: France, Zambia and England And Wales.

Is The Astra Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Astra Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1196829.

Details

Address
4th Floor Silverstream House
45 Fitzroy Street
London
W1T 6EB
Registration Date
29 November 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5177340
Charity Number
1196829

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Trustees

Elisabeth de Kergorlay Chair
Katherine Elizabeth Francey
Victoire Newman

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30 July 2026
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