The Askehave Climate Foundation CIO UK
Analysis
The Askehave Climate Foundation CIO UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Finzels Reach. It was registered in February 2024, 2 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Askehave Climate Foundation CIO UK reported income of £1.1m and spending of £1.3m, spending 118% of what it took in. Across the 2 years on record, from December 2024 to December 2025, income fell from £1.6m to £1.1m (-30%), an average of -30% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income dropped by 30%. Over the whole period it spent 70% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Askehave Climate Foundation CIO UK sits at the 94th percentile: it is larger than about 94% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 94th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cyngor Ar Bopeth Sir Ddinbych Citizens Advice Denbighshire (£1.1m), Association of Islamic Charitable Projects (£1.1m) and The Legal Advice Centre(University House) (£1.1m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 95% and investments 4.6%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Grants to other organisations totalled £1.3m. Reserves of £801k would cover about 7 months of spending at that rate.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 95%
- Investments 4.6%
In the charity's own words
Acting as the UK institution of the Askehave Climate Foundation, an independent foundation that funds partners worldwide as they provide humanitarian relief to people impacted by climate disasters, engage in climate policy and activism, and research solutions to combat climate change.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cyngor Ar Bopeth Sir Ddinbych Citizens Advice Denbighshire | Denbighshire | £1.1m |
| Association of Islamic Charitable Projects | Birmingham | £1.1m |
| The Legal Advice Centre(University House) | London | £1.1m |
| Wigan and Leigh Churches Association for Family Welfare | Greater Manchester | £1.1m |