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Council For Learning Outside The Classroom

The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom is the independent charity responsible for promoting and championing learning outside the classroom nationally. It represents all the key organisations involved in learning outside the classroom and is the awarding organisation for the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge.

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Activities & Mission

The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom is the independent charity responsible for promoting and championing learning outside the classroom nationally. It represents all the key organisations involved in learning outside the classroom and is the awarding organisation for the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£193,686
Latest Expenditure
£213,756

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 110.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 110.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£193,686
£213,7560 / 12
2024
£157,306
£209,8980 / 10
2023
£242,258
£224,7900 / 6
2022
£223,207
£116,7980 / 8
2021
£131,561
£140,3730 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Council For Learning Outside The Classroom

What does Council For Learning Outside The Classroom do?

The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom is the independent charity responsible for promoting and championing learning outside the classroom nationally. It represents all the key organisations involved in learning outside the classroom and is the awarding organisation for the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge.

How much income did Council For Learning Outside The Classroom report in 2025?

Council For Learning Outside The Classroom reported total income of £194k and reported expenditure of £214k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Council For Learning Outside The Classroom registered as a charity?

Council For Learning Outside The Classroom was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 January 2009 as charity number 1127802. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Council For Learning Outside The Classroom?

Council For Learning Outside The Classroom is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Council For Learning Outside The Classroom operate?

Council For Learning Outside The Classroom operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Council For Learning Outside The Classroom a registered charity?

Yes — Council For Learning Outside The Classroom is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127802.

Details

Address
Head Office
Preston Montford
Montford Bridge
Shrewsbury
SY4 1HW
Registration Date
30 January 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4042108
Charity Number
1127802

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Trustees

David John Scourfield
Felix Pepler
Gillian Harvey
Ian Alistair McInnes
Kate Lodge
Louise Edwards
Also governs 1 other charity
Martin Campbell
Also governs 1 other charity
PROF JUSTIN SIMON DILLON
Also governs 1 other charity
Rachel Linkletter
Simon John Ward

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