Ambition Institute
Also known as: Ambition School Leadership Trust, Teaching Leaders
Ambition Institute works to close the educational disadvantage gap and give every child the best start in life. We support educators, teachers and leaders in England with high-quality professional development throughout their careers, especially those supporting underserved communities. We work with partners and policymakers to share research, evidence and practice to help everyone in the sector.
Activities & Mission
Ambition Institute works to close the educational disadvantage gap and give every child the best start in life. We support educators, teachers and leaders in England with high-quality professional development throughout their careers, especially those supporting underserved communities. We work with partners and policymakers to share research, evidence and practice to help everyone in the sector.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 84% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £31,954,409 | £32,143,845 | £32,143,845 | £9,121,985 | £4,246,411 | 343 / 0 |
| 2023 | £30,162,903 | £29,698,037 | £29,698,037 | £9,311,421 | £4,014,744 | 325 / 0 |
| 2022 | £21,027,104 | £20,489,303 | £20,489,303 | £8,846,555 | £3,781,083 | 242 / 0 |
| 2021 | £14,410,965 | £13,838,778 | £13,838,778 | £8,308,754 | £3,823,787 | 221 / 0 |
| 2020 | £13,365,814 | £15,297,200 | £14,417,553 | £7,736,567 | £3,556,834 | 231 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Ambition Institute
What does Ambition Institute do?
Ambition Institute works to close the educational disadvantage gap and give every child the best start in life. We support educators, teachers and leaders in England with high-quality professional development throughout their careers, especially those supporting underserved communities. We work with partners and policymakers to share research, evidence and practice to help everyone in the sector.
How much income did Ambition Institute report in 2024?
Ambition Institute reported total income of £31.95m and reported expenditure of £32.14m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Ambition Institute?
Ambition Institute has a program ratio of 100.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Ambition Institute registered as a charity?
Ambition Institute was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 April 2012 as charity number 1146924. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Ambition Institute?
Ambition Institute is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Anthony Roger Jefferson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ambition Institute operate?
Ambition Institute operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Ambition Institute a registered charity?
Yes — Ambition Institute is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1146924.
Details
Bridge Wharf
156 Caledonian Road
LONDON
N1 9UU
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Ambition School Leadership Trust
- Teaching Leaders
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated