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The Ashley Family Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, overseas aid/famine relief.
The Ashley Family Foundation (number 288099) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does The Ashley Family Foundation do?
The objects of the charity are very wide, but the board have, in recent years, focused their attention in the following areas:1. Advancement of education and learning in all matters, but particularly appertaining to the fine and applied arts.2. Projects particularly associated with enhancing and supporting projects for the benefit of communities in Wales- and in particular in Mid Wales.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Ashley Family Foundation
Answers The Ashley Family Foundation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 September 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record The Ashley Family Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
The Ashley Family Foundation's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
The Laura Ashley Foundation; The Ashley Family Foundation Limited
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is The Ashley Family Foundation registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingOverseas Aid/famine Relief
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Ashley Family Foundation yet?
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Is The Ashley Family Foundation a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Ashley Family Foundation as a registered charity (number 288099) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is The Ashley Family Foundation's charity number?
The Ashley Family Foundation's charity number is 288099. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 288099?
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What does The Ashley Family Foundation do?
The objects of the charity are very wide, but the board have, in recent years, focused their attention in the following areas:1. Advancement of education and learning in all matters, but particularly appertaining to the fine and applied arts.2. Projects particularly associated with enhancing and supporting projects for the benefit of communities in Wales- and in particular in Mid Wales.
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How can I donate to The Ashley Family Foundation?
The Ashley Family Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.ashleyfamilyfoundation.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Ashley Family Foundation?
The register does not record The Ashley Family Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are The Ashley Family Foundation's trustees paid?
The Ashley Family Foundation's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was The Ashley Family Foundation previously called?
The register lists these previous names for The Ashley Family Foundation: The Laura Ashley Foundation; The Ashley Family Foundation Limited.
When was The Ashley Family Foundation registered as a charity?
The Ashley Family Foundation was entered on the register on 2 November 1983. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 01759854).