--- title: "Aspen Trust — check charity number 1159686 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Aspen Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1159686. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Redland. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/aspen-trust retrieved: 2026-08-19T03:07:12.395Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Aspen Trust is a registered charity (number 1159686) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £139,095 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Aspen Trust? Registered charity number 1159686 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Redland Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £139,095 ## What does Aspen Trust do? The Trustees have resolved to give preference to such charities that Sir Martin and Lady Wood have been closely involved with in the past ## What causes is Aspen Trust registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Aspen Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Aspen Trust is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=aspen-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Aspen Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Aspen Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1159686) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Aspen Trust's charity number? Aspen Trust's charity number is 1159686. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1159686? Search 1159686 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Aspen Trust do? The Trustees have resolved to give preference to such charities that Sir Martin and Lady Wood have been closely involved with in the past Does Aspen Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aspen Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Aspen Trust? Aspen Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1159686).