Aset (1982) Limited
Analysis
Aset (1982) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sheffield. It was registered in September 1982, 44 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 01610999). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Aset (1982) Limited reported income of £156k and spending of £179k, spending 114% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £116k to £156k (+35%), an average of +7.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 31%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Aset (1982) Limited sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Time Banks UK (£155k), Vicarage Lodge Preschool (£157k) and Little Flyers Pre-School (£155k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
ASET is the UK professional body for placement and employability staff at HE and FE institutions. It has been the catalyst for the development of guidelines and the dissemination of best practice in many areas. It also seeks to champion the general concept of work-based learning. ASET offers support, advice, representation and strategic leadership to all professionals who work in the sector.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Time Banks UK | Stroud | £155k |
| Vicarage Lodge Preschool | Cheshire | £157k |
| Little Flyers Pre-School | Hampshire | £155k |
| East Leake Playgroup | Loughborough | £157k |