The Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty.
The Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund (number 279628) 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 Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund do?
Distributes funds in the relief of:-Poor widows, widowers, children and dependents of deceased members and deceased former members of the Association of School and College Leaders (formerly SHA), the AHM and HMA. Poor members and former members of ASCL (formerly SHA) AHM and HMA and the spouses, children and dependents of such members. Poor retired employees of the said ASCL.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund
Answers The Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 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 records The Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
The Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
The Secondary Heads Association Benevolent Fund
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Other Finance; Provides Services.
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 Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund yet?
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Is The Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund as a registered charity (number 279628) 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 Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund's charity number?
The Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund's charity number is 279628. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 279628?
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What does The Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund do?
Distributes funds in the relief of:-Poor widows, widowers, children and dependents of deceased members and deceased former members of the Association of School and College Leaders (formerly SHA), the AHM and HMA. Poor members and former members of ASCL (formerly SHA) AHM and HMA and the spouses, children and dependents of such members. Poor retired employees of the said ASCL.
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How can I donate to The Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund?
The Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund's website listed in our register data is http://www.ascl.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 Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund?
The register records The Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are The Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund's trustees paid?
The Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was The Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund previously called?
The register lists this previous name for The Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund: The Secondary Heads Association Benevolent Fund.
When was The Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?
The Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund was entered on the register on 24 March 1980.