# Ashok Tree Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1158960 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1158960)
- Website: https://www.atcharity.org
- Latest income: £15.3k; spending £14.9k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Animals, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment, Human rights / equality / diversity, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout London, India
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ashok-tree-foundation

Projects in the U.K. in India around 5 key programs:1. Education - primary school in India and funding for advanced education.2. Healthy Body - yoga classes/workshops in India & UK3. Healthy Mind - Meditation classes/workshops in India & UK4. Healthy Food - Hot nutritional meals for students in india5. Environmental & Animal Awareness

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £15.3k | £14.9k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £8,941 | £13.5k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £6,763 | £22.1k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £23.8k | £18.3k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £26.9k | £15.1k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Initially, the foundation will address the comprehensive needs of the specific village of paliapattu in tiruvannamalai, tamil nadu, India, in particular by supporting the yogi ashokananda foundation, registered India charity, bk 4/50. In subsequent phases, the foundation will identify additional, equally needy communities who will benefit from similar solutions. The foundation will address specific needs in London, initially.the needs are defined by these objects:1. To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantaged communities in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society;2. The promotion for the benefit of the public of urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation by all or any of the following means:(a) The relief of financial hardship:(b) The relief of unemployment:(c) The advancement of education, training or retraining, particularly among unemployed people, and providing unemployed people with work experience:(d) The provision of financial assistance, technical assistance or business advice or consultancy in order to provide training and employment opportunities for unemployed people in cases of financial or other charitable need through help: (i) In setting up their own business, or (ii) to existing businesses:(e) The creation of training and employment opportunities by the provision of workspace, buildings, and/or land…

## What it funds

Ashok Tree Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, arts / culture / heritage / science, animals, environment / conservation / heritage, economic / community development / employment, human rights / equality / diversity and recreation for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Ashok Tree Foundation reported income of £15.3k and spending of £14.9k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £83.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London and India.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Ashok Tree Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (atcharity.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Ashok Tree Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Ashok Tree Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Ashok Tree Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London and India.

### Does Ashok Tree Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Ashok Tree Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Ashok Tree Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Ashok Tree Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £14.9k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £16.8k a year.

### How large is Ashok Tree Foundation?

In its latest reported year Ashok Tree Foundation reported income of £15.3k and spending of £14.9k.


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