JOSEPH ASPDIN SKILLS TRUST
The Trust supports the education of young persons in the Leeds area, in particular LS10 and LS11, at the Leeds college of building, by offering supporting grants.In addition the Trust supports the development ofTraining and curriculum to address the zero carbon agenda. In the first instance, this is being achieved by supporting the recruitment of a project manager within the college,
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's finances are in an excellent state of balance, with total income of £179,629.68 significantly exceeding total expenditure of £58,068.70. The majority of income is derived from a single private benefactor, resulting in carried forward funds of £121,560.98. The trustees report that the project is funded for the remainder of the academic year 2024-5.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Dr KENNETH JAMES PATTERSONchair
- Dr JACQUELINE ANNE COATES
- GEOFFREY DRIVER
- ISOBEL MILLS CBE
- SIR FRANK MCLOUGHLIN CBE
- Sir John Battle
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £102k | £58k |
| 31/12/2023 | £91k | £36k |
| 31/12/2022 | £75k | £54k |
Common questions
Is JOSEPH ASPDIN SKILLS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's finances are in an excellent state of balance, with total income of £179,629.68 significantly exceeding total expenditure of £58,068.70. The majority of income is derived from a single private benefactor, resulting in carried forward funds of £121,560.98. The trustees report that the project is funded for the remainder of the academic year 2024-5. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £319k |
| THE ARMIGER FOUNDATION | 1 | £186k |
| THE PLAYERS FOUNDATION | 1 | £118k |
| THE T.K. MAXX AND HOMESENSE FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| YORK BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £18k |
| CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| GATWICK AIRPORT COMMUNITY TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HERNE HILL | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE JOSEPH TRUST
- ST JOSEPH'S SPECIALIST TRUST
- The Jones Community and Education Trust
- FEDERATION SKILLS TRUST
- THE JOSEPH EDUCATION TRUST
- Foundry Training Trust
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH ASPDIN SKILLS TRUST | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE JOSEPH TRUST | £108k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ST JOSEPH'S SPECIALIST TRUST | £13.5m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| The Jones Community and Education Trust | £365k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FEDERATION SKILLS TRUST | £175k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE JOSEPH EDUCATION TRUST | £230k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |