The Edward Gostling Foundation
Also known as: Airways Charitable Trust Limited, The Act Foundation
The objectives of the charity are to assist those in poverty or who are aged and in need or who have a physical or mental disability.
Activities & Mission
The objectives of the charity are to assist those in poverty or who are aged and in need or who have a physical or mental disability.
Grants
The Edward Gostling Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £16,675,584
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general 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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £2,738,547 | £19,731,429 | £19,007,094 | £60,555,484 | £60,555,484 | 8 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,405,112 | £15,292,975 | £14,719,927 | £76,270,495 | £76,270,495 | 8 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,794,782 | £14,954,337 | £13,917,982 | £86,956,890 | £86,956,890 | 8 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,765,465 | £9,774,630 | £8,017,660 | £104,423,795 | £104,423,795 | 7 / 0 |
| 2021 | £4,064,902 | £6,855,794 | £4,778,682 | £104,951,319 | £104,951,319 | 8 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Edward Gostling Foundation
What does The Edward Gostling Foundation do?
The objectives of the charity are to assist those in poverty or who are aged and in need or who have a physical or mental disability.
How much income did The Edward Gostling Foundation report in 2025?
The Edward Gostling Foundation reported total income of £2.74m and reported expenditure of £19.73m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Edward Gostling Foundation registered as a charity?
The Edward Gostling Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 March 1998 as charity number 1068617. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs The Edward Gostling Foundation?
The Edward Gostling Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is DENIS NEWMAN TAYLOR. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Edward Gostling Foundation operate?
The Edward Gostling Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Edward Gostling Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Edward Gostling Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1068617.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also Known As
- Airways Charitable Trust Limited
- The Act Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
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