British Accreditation Council For Independent Further And Higher Education
Also known as: B a C
Improve and enhance the standards of independent further and higher educational institutions by the establishment of a system of accreditation of such institutions and their programmes of study and by the provision of an advisory and consultancy service in the field of further and higher education in the United Kingdom and Elsewhere.
Activities & Mission
Improve and enhance the standards of independent further and higher educational institutions by the establishment of a system of accreditation of such institutions and their programmes of study and by the provision of an advisory and consultancy service in the field of further and higher education in the United Kingdom and Elsewhere.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 84% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 34% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £781,828 | £836,048 | £836,048 | £1,072,128 | £1,039,803 | 9 / 0 |
| 2024 | £745,390 | £797,129 | £797,129 | £1,117,135 | £1,081,642 | 9 / 0 |
| 2023 | £735,709 | £763,571 | £763,571 | £1,028,731 | £978,063 | 9 / 0 |
| 2022 | £620,447 | £705,146 | £705,146 | £1,122,906 | £1,031,817 | 9 / 0 |
| 2021 | £610,331 | £639,937 | £637,930 | £1,241,898 | £1,241,898 | 9 / 8 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about British Accreditation Council For Independent Further And Higher Education
What does British Accreditation Council For Independent Further And Higher Education do?
Improve and enhance the standards of independent further and higher educational institutions by the establishment of a system of accreditation of such institutions and their programmes of study and by the provision of an advisory and consultancy service in the field of further and higher education in the United Kingdom and Elsewhere.
How much income did British Accreditation Council For Independent Further And Higher Education report in 2025?
British Accreditation Council For Independent Further And Higher Education reported total income of £782k and reported expenditure of £836k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is British Accreditation Council For Independent Further And Higher Education?
British Accreditation Council For Independent Further And Higher Education has a program ratio of 106.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was British Accreditation Council For Independent Further And Higher Education registered as a charity?
British Accreditation Council For Independent Further And Higher Education was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 August 1984 as charity number 326652. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs British Accreditation Council For Independent Further And Higher Education?
British Accreditation Council For Independent Further And Higher Education is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Philip Westbury Cardew. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does British Accreditation Council For Independent Further And Higher Education operate?
British Accreditation Council For Independent Further And Higher Education operates in City Of London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is British Accreditation Council For Independent Further And Higher Education a registered charity?
Yes — British Accreditation Council For Independent Further And Higher Education is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 326652.
Details
Wax Chandlers Hall
6 Gresham Street
LONDON
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- B a C
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated