GASP MOTOR PROJECT
GASP Motor Project is an alternative learning facility that helps mainly 14 - 19 young people achieve and contribute their best. Disadvantaged and under-achieving under 25s in and around Surrey can learn basic motor mechanics and practical engineering skills . It helps to tackle anti-social and offending behaviours, engenders responsibilty and teamwork, and improves confidence and self-esteem.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus of £119,152 for the year ended 31 August 2025. Net free reserves are reported at £458,316, which is substantially above the trustees' stated target of approximately £331,050. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies received in the year amounted to £205,697.”
“North East Surrey Short Stay School leases premises to the Charity for a nominal sum (£1 per annum)” — page 15
“The Chaplin Foundation gave £5,000 to the charity as a performance related grant.”
“North East Surrey Short Stay School leases premises to the Charity for a nominal sum (£1 per annum)” — page 15
“The Chaplin Foundation gave £5,000 to the charity as a performance related grant.”
“North East Surrey Short Stay School leases premises to the Charity for a nominal sum (£1 per annum)” — page 15
“The Chaplin Foundation gave £5,000 to the charity as a performance related grant.”
“North East Surrey Short Stay School leases premises to the Charity for a nominal sum (£1 per annum)” — page 15
“The Chaplin Foundation gave £5,000 to the charity as a performance related grant.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Ian James Watsonchair
- David Halliwell
- Elena Babkina
- IAN DIGMAN
- JOHN CHAPLIN
- Joesphine Anne Larcher
- Kinga Odendaal
- Lynne Regan
- Nicholas Elliott
- Robert Cooke
- STEPHEN DRURY
- Stephen Kenward
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £702k | £583k |
| 31/08/2024 | £592k | £506k |
| 31/08/2023 | £484k | £324k |
| 31/08/2022 | £327k | £247k |
| 31/08/2021 | £207k | £186k |
Common questions
Is GASP MOTOR PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus of £119,152 for the year ended 31 August 2025. Net free reserves are reported at £458,316, which is substantially above the trustees' stated target of approximately £331,050. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GASP MOTOR PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GASP MOTOR PROJECT as a grant recipient include THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION, AXIS FOUNDATION, THE BORROWS CHARITABLE TRUST, THE BMTA TRUST, THE HARAMEAD TRUST.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £5k | Tampon Tax Community Fund |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GATSBY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £8.8m |
| TEAM FORCES FOUNDATION | 1 | £416k |
| THE STONE FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £81k |
| Army Benevolent Fund | 1 | £79k |
| JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| THE ROYAL AIR FORCE BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | £51k |
| SPIELMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £46k |
| THE BURDEN TRUST | 1 | £30k |
Charities like this
- GASPED
- GATSBY TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROJECTS
- THE INSTITUTION OF GAS ENGINEERS AND MANAGERS
- GUST Independent School Ltd
- MISSION MOTORSPORT
- GLOBE COMMUNITY PROJECT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GASP MOTOR PROJECT | £702k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GASPED | £386k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| GATSBY TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROJECTS | £3.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE INSTITUTION OF GAS ENGINEERS AND MANAGERS | £2.5m | £170,001 - £180,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GUST Independent School Ltd | £1.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MISSION MOTORSPORT | £1.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |