# The Aspire Educational Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1118471 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1118471)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Leicester City, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derby City, Nottingham City
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/aspire-educational-trust

We support disadvantaged families and children who would benefit from an extension of statutory services provided by schools in Leicester by helping to offer facilities beyond the normal school day. We aim to help parents raise expectations to support childrenÔÇÖs aspirations, identify and remove barriers to learning and achievement and promote independence amongst children and young people.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 May 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 May 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 May 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 May 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The charitable advancement of education at schools in north west Leicester by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities not required to be provided by the local education authority. In particular by:-1. Supporting activities for those children who have a social or economic disadvantage and who would benefit from an extension of the normal statutory services provided by schools in the north west area of Leicester;2. Working with various local service agencies to enhance the current provision for family support and provide opportunities for parents to raise their own expectations and support the aspirations of their children; and3. Helping to identify and remove barriers to learning and achievement and promoting independence and self help amongst young people attending schools in the local community.

## What it funds

The Aspire Educational Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and amateur sport for children / young people and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The Aspire Educational Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 May 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leicester City, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derby City and 1 more area.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Aspire Educational Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Aspire Educational Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Aspire Educational Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leicester City, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derby City and 1 more area.

### Does The Aspire Educational Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Aspire Educational Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Aspire Educational Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Aspire Educational Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 May 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is The Aspire Educational Trust?

In its latest reported year The Aspire Educational Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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