The Rowdown Inspire to Aspire Foundation
Analysis
The Rowdown Inspire to Aspire Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dorking. It was registered in March 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Rowdown Inspire to Aspire Foundation reported income of £39k and spending of £32k, spending 81% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £18k to £39k (+121%), an average of +22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 64%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, The Rowdown Inspire to Aspire Foundation sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 57th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 1st Flixton Scout Group (£39k), Goseley Community Centre Committee (£39k) and Stoke Climsland Community Project Ltd (£39k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
(1) to advance the education of children in New Addington who have an exceptional sporting, artistic or academic ability or talent by offering financial support to provide access to extra-curricular activities.(2) to encourage parents in New Addington to take an active interest in their child?s education including the training of parents in teaching and developmental skills.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Flixton Scout Group | Manchester | £39k |
| Goseley Community Centre Committee | Derbyshire | £39k |
| Stoke Climsland Community Project Ltd | Callington | £39k |
| The Birstall Community Trust | West Yorkshire | £40k |