The Gaskins Trust
Analysis
The Gaskins Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in East Sussex. It was registered in June 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending September 2025, The Gaskins Trust reported income of £55k and spending of £63k, spending 115% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £53k to £55k (+4.9%), an average of +1.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2023, when income rose by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 156% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Gaskins Trust sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sandwell Youth in Action (£55k), Hindu Cultural Organisation (£55k) and Kent Film Foundation (£55k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
In accordance with the terms of the Trust , the available income is paid to named Hospice for the purposes specified. The Trustees are satisfied that these purposes remain charitable and for the public benefit. The Trustees have complied with the duty in Section 4 of the Charity Act 2006 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sandwell Youth in Action | West Midlands | £55k |
| Hindu Cultural Organisation | Liverpool | £55k |
| Kent Film Foundation | Kent | £55k |
| Roberts Foundation | Surrey | £55k |