Aspyre Africa
Analysis
Aspyre Africa is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 2016, 10 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 company (Companies House number 09198014). It says it provides other finance and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Aspyre Africa reported income of £54k and spending of £39k, leaving 27% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £6,394 to £54k (+738%), an average of +70% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2023, when income rose by 420%. Over the whole period it spent 83% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Aspyre Africa 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 The Eastbourne Ashridge Circle (£54k), Eccleshall Show Society (£54k) and Bearded Fishermen (£53k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Aspyre Africa provides vulnerable young people access to vocational training which reflects local labour market demands. Their current projects are in Senegal.
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| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Eastbourne Ashridge Circle | Eastbourne | £54k |
| Eccleshall Show Society | Stafford | £54k |
| Bearded Fishermen | Lincolnshire | £53k |
| Colwich Playgroup | Stafford | £54k |