Aspire2
Analysis
Aspire2 is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in September 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending February 2025, Aspire2 reported income of £70k and spending of £53k, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from February 2024 to February 2025, income fell from £93k to £70k (-24%), an average of -24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2025, when income dropped by 24%. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Aspire2 sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Greater Manchester Head Forward Centre Ltd (£70k), Heathrow Special Needs Centre (£70k) and Northwood Past Times (£70k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To act as a resource for children and young people living in socially and economically disadvantaged communities in the Reading area, by organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities as a means of:advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities, advancing education, and providing recreational and leisure time activities
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester Head Forward Centre Ltd | Manchester | £70k |
| Heathrow Special Needs Centre | Middlesex | £70k |
| Northwood Past Times | Stoke-On-Trent | £70k |
| Westcliff Jewish Association | Westcliff-On-Sea | £71k |