ASPEN TRUST
Latest income
£139k
Latest spending
£1.4m
Registered
2014
Accounts read
FY2023
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £4,319,373 at the year-end, representing a net increase from the previous year despite significant investment losses. The trustees report adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“It is not the intention of the Trustees to build up income reserves, with all funds being available for spending at the Trustees' discretion.” — page 6
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Sir Martin and Lady (Audrey) Wood are Patrons of Earth Trust; Martin was a fellow member of Wolfson College Oxford's governing body.
“Sir Martin and Lady (Audrey) Wood - Earth Trust (Ch. No. 1095057) - both are Patrons Wolfson College Oxford - Martin had been a fellow member of the governing body.”
“Robin Buxton - The Patsy Wood Trust (Ch. No. 1129148) - trustee & chair Earth Trust (Ch. No. 1095057) - retired as trustee during 2019 and is now Patron Sylva Foundation (Ch. No. 1128516) - trustee Ecological Continuity Trust - trustee”
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Robin Buxton is a trustee of The Patsy Wood Trust, a retired trustee/Patron of Earth Trust, a trustee of Sylva Foundation, and a trustee of Ecological Continuity Trust.
“Sir Martin and Lady (Audrey) Wood - Earth Trust (Ch. No. 1095057) - both are Patrons Wolfson College Oxford - Martin had been a fellow member of the governing body.”
“Robin Buxton - The Patsy Wood Trust (Ch. No. 1129148) - trustee & chair Earth Trust (Ch. No. 1095057) - retired as trustee during 2019 and is now Patron Sylva Foundation (Ch. No. 1128516) - trustee Ecological Continuity Trust - trustee”
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Sarah Buxton is a trustee of The Patsy Wood Trust and Director of Funding for Social Change Ltd.
“Sir Martin and Lady (Audrey) Wood - Earth Trust (Ch. No. 1095057) - both are Patrons Wolfson College Oxford - Martin had been a fellow member of the governing body.”
“Robin Buxton - The Patsy Wood Trust (Ch. No. 1129148) - trustee & chair Earth Trust (Ch. No. 1095057) - retired as trustee during 2019 and is now Patron Sylva Foundation (Ch. No. 1128516) - trustee Ecological Continuity Trust - trustee”
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Jonathan Wood is a trustee of The Patsy Wood Trust.
“Sir Martin and Lady (Audrey) Wood - Earth Trust (Ch. No. 1095057) - both are Patrons Wolfson College Oxford - Martin had been a fellow member of the governing body.”
“Robin Buxton - The Patsy Wood Trust (Ch. No. 1129148) - trustee & chair Earth Trust (Ch. No. 1095057) - retired as trustee during 2019 and is now Patron Sylva Foundation (Ch. No. 1128516) - trustee Ecological Continuity Trust - trustee”
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2023)
Total income
£6.0m
Total spending
£449k
Cost of raising funds
£15k
Reserves (reported)
£60k
Employees
0
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/10/2024)
Trustees
- Dr JONATHAN ALTHAM WOODchair
- AUDREY WOOD OBE
- Dr Andrew Buxton
- Dr ROBIN DAVID BUXTON MBE
- Nicholas Wood
- SARAH MARGARET BUXTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £139k | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2023 | £709k | £449k |
| 31/12/2022 | £69k | £898k |
| 31/12/2021 | £65k | £143k |
| 31/12/2020 | £43k | £50k |
Common questions
Is ASPEN TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £4,319,373 at the year-end, representing a net increase from the previous year despite significant investment losses. The trustees report adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.