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Aspen Institute UK

Aspen Initiative UK, Aspen Institute UK

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1186896
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Aug. 24, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Dec. 11, 2019
Legal form
Charitable company
Company number
11029944

Address

Address
27 Kings Road
Hitchin
Herts
SG5 1RD

Contact

Activities

Aspen UK carries out its mission through seminars, conferences and leadership programmes. It offers a safe environment for people to debate political and social issues and confront different perspectives. Sessions are led by expert moderators and are held in small groups to promote an exchange of ideas and perspectives.

Objects: The Objects For Which The Charity Is Established (The 'Objects') Are For The Public Benefit The Advancement Of Education Including By (But Not Limited To):5.1 Promoting Open-Minded, Non-Partisan, Structured Dialogue And Discussion Between A Wide Range Of Groups, Using The Aspen Method Of Text-Based And Professionally Guided Conversations, To Stimulate And Foster An Exchange Of Ideas And Perspectives In Order To Improve Knowledge And Understanding Of A Range Of Contemporary Issues;5.2 Developing And Fostering The Leadership Skills, Competencies, Capabilities And Understandings Of Individuals By Providing Moderated And Structured Seminars On Challenging Topics In Politics, Philosophy And Science And By Providing Access To Seminars, Conferences, Leadership Programmes And Fellowship; 5.3 Publishing And Sharing With The General Public Educational Materials On A Wide Range Of Subjects Relevant To Contemporary Issues, Including The Recommendations, Learnings And/or Insights Arising From Dialogue And Discussion Facilitated By The Charity;5.4 Undertaking Such Other Activities As Determined By The Directors From Time To Time That Advance Education.

Classification

How
Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
Education/training
Who
The General Public/mankind

Geography

Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure Assets Employees
Oct. 31, 2025 Aug. 24, 2026On time £320,882 £277,600 - -
Oct. 31, 2024 Aug. 18, 2025On time £173,658 £457,056 - -
Oct. 31, 2023 Feb. 27, 2024On time £725,504 £535,590 £303,448 7
Oct. 31, 2022 Jan. 17, 2023On time £374,915 £360,943 - -
Oct. 31, 2021 June 10, 2022On time £412,292 £406,852 - -
Oct. 31, 2020 July 26, 2021 £205,431 £214,619 - -

Trustees

Name Appointed
Ed Williams April 24, 2020
Penny Richards Sept. 16, 2024
Pierre Mercier Dec. 14, 2021