Activities & Mission
To support the Ashmolean Museum.
Grants
The Elias Ashmole Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £237,030
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- arts, culture, heritage, or science
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
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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 | £181,043 | £237,030 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £181,436 | £182,895 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2023 | £170,345 | £132,683 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £195,086 | £151,073 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £137,000 | £134,000 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Elias Ashmole Trust
What does The Elias Ashmole Trust do?
To support the Ashmolean Museum.
How much income did The Elias Ashmole Trust report in 2025?
The Elias Ashmole Trust reported total income of £181k and reported expenditure of £237k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Elias Ashmole Trust registered as a charity?
The Elias Ashmole Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 November 2000 as charity number 1083867. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs The Elias Ashmole Trust?
The Elias Ashmole Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark Lincoln Chambers. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Elias Ashmole Trust operate?
The Elias Ashmole Trust operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Elias Ashmole Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Elias Ashmole Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1083867.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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