The Aspinall Trust
Analysis
The Aspinall Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Birmingham. It was registered in April 1997, 29 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Aspinall Trust reported income of £18k and spending of £28k, spending 158% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £14k to £18k (+28%), an average of +6.3% a year. Over the whole period it spent 110% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Aspinall Trust sits at the 31st percentile: it is larger than about 31% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Connect Mid-Devon (£18k), Avening Church of England Educational Fund (£18k) and Lighthouse Community Church (Fishersgate) (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The maintenance and upkeep of the Church of St. Alban the Martyr in the parish of St. Alban and St. Patrick, Highgate, Birmingham; It's mission and ecumenical activities - A loan to support parishioners requiring temporary financial support, and financial assistance for any who are male ordinands.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Connect Mid-Devon | Devon | £18k |
| Avening Church of England Educational Fund | Gloucestershire | £18k |
| Lighthouse Community Church (Fishersgate) | Hove | £18k |
| Watts Wood Sports and Community Trust | Essex | £18k |