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The Considered Ask Foundation

Also known as: The Big Ask Foundation

The foundation supports work in the UK. We champion, fund and increase the impact of high potential charities that use training, education and counselling to bring about positive, lasting, measurable change in people's lives.

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Activities & Mission

The foundation supports work in the UK. We champion, fund and increase the impact of high potential charities that use training, education and counselling to bring about positive, lasting, measurable change in people's lives.

Grants

The Considered Ask Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£1,155,538
Who it helps
children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£1,516,858
Latest Expenditure
£1,549,702

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 25.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,513,570
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £3,288

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,538,996
Raising Funds £10,706
Governance £383,458
Grants to Institutions £1,155,538
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
£1,516,858
£1,549,702£1,538,996£1,290,756£50,6711 / 0
2024
£1,043,821
£1,224,723£1,224,723£1,323,600£59,5500 / 0
2023
£1,313,171
£1,058,481£1,058,481£1,504,502£114,4510 / 0
2022
£2,143,675
£893,862£893,862£1,249,812£271,9380 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Considered Ask Foundation

What does The Considered Ask Foundation do?

The foundation supports work in the UK. We champion, fund and increase the impact of high potential charities that use training, education and counselling to bring about positive, lasting, measurable change in people's lives.

How much income did The Considered Ask Foundation report in 2025?

The Considered Ask Foundation reported total income of £1.52m and reported expenditure of £1.55m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Considered Ask Foundation registered as a charity?

The Considered Ask Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 September 2021 as charity number 1195905. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Considered Ask Foundation?

The Considered Ask Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sophie Nichola Ann Kingsley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Considered Ask Foundation operate?

The Considered Ask Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Considered Ask Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Considered Ask Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1195905.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
23 September 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5175028
Charity Number
1195905

Trustees

Sophie Nichola Ann Kingsley Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Amy Eleanor Swart
Anthony John Kingsley
William Brocklebank

Also Known As

  • The Big Ask Foundation

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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