Ashton Schools Foundation

The Ashton Schools Foundation is a United Kingdom-based charitable organisation registered under charity number 307526. The foundation primarily supports educational advancement for students residing within the Dunstable area by providing financial grants to assist with educational expenses.

Purpose and Activities

The foundation’s main focus is to grant financial aid to students from families with limited means in the Dunstable region. These grants are aimed at covering various educational costs, including equipment and clothing necessary for schooling. The provision of these grants helps to reduce financial barriers to education for eligible students[1][3].

Governance

The Ashton Schools Foundation operates with established governance structures that include internal financial controls and procedures for paying staff. The organisation also maintains safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the welfare and protection of beneficiaries and stakeholders[2].

Association Membership

The foundation is part of the Association of Dunstable Charities, an umbrella organisation established to administer multiple local charities efficiently by sharing administrative resources. The Association meets annually and includes representatives from six charities, including the Ashton Schools Foundation, Ashton Almshouses, Blandina Marshe, Chews Foundation, Dunstable Poors Land, and Mary Lockington. This collaborative model aims to reduce administrative costs and improve charity management within the Dunstable area[5].

[1] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=307526&subid=0 [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/307526/governance [3] http://www.associationofdunstablecharities.co.uk/charities/ashton-schools/ [4] https://www.charitychoice.co.uk/ashton-schools-foundation-137514 [5] http://www.associationofdunstablecharities.co.uk