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Edge Foundation

Also known as: Business and Technician Education Council, Business and Technology Education Council, Edexcel Foundation

Dedicated to raising the status of technical, practical and vocational learning. Edge believes that 'learning by doing' should be valued equally with academic learning and that all learners should experience a mix of both.

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Activities & Mission

Dedicated to raising the status of technical, practical and vocational learning. Edge believes that 'learning by doing' should be valued equally with academic learning and that all learners should experience a mix of both.

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.

Country

Financial Information

Latest Income
£703,000
Latest Expenditure
£2,102,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 291.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £77,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £620,000
Other Income £6,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,049,000
Raising Funds £53,000
Governance £14,000
Grants to Institutions £108,000
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£703,000
£2,102,000£2,049,000£20,299,000£20,299,00015 / 0
2023
£1,038,000
£2,113,000£2,050,000£20,488,000£20,488,00015 / 0
2022
£611,000
£1,955,000£1,874,000£21,563,000£21,563,00015 / 0
2021
£655,000
£2,045,000£1,947,000£25,458,000£25,458,00016 / 0
2020
£1,075,000
£2,175,000£2,075,000£26,390,000£26,390,00014 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Edge Foundation

What does Edge Foundation do?

Dedicated to raising the status of technical, practical and vocational learning. Edge believes that 'learning by doing' should be valued equally with academic learning and that all learners should experience a mix of both.

How much income did Edge Foundation report in 2024?

Edge Foundation reported total income of £703k and reported expenditure of £2.10m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Edge Foundation registered as a charity?

Edge Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 May 1983 as charity number 286621. It has been registered for 43 years.

Who runs Edge Foundation?

Edge Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Elaine Ann Lilley MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Edge Foundation operate?

Edge Foundation operates in Scotland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Edge Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Edge Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 286621.

Details

Address
c/o Sayer Vincent
110 Golden Lane
LONDON
EC1Y 0TG
Website
edge.co.uk
Registration Date
4 May 1983
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
286621
Charity Number
286621

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Trustees

Elaine Ann Lilley MBE Chair
Amma Anderson
Andrew Lloyd Stevens
Also governs 2 other charities
Charles Russell Rollason
Christopher Andrew Winch
PAULINE YVETTE DANIYAN
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Ann-Marie Bathmaker
Professor Dame Alison Margaret Peacock
Also governs 2 other charities
Rebecca Joanne Garrod-Waters
Also governs 1 other charity
Stephen Robert Hatcher
Toby Sebastien Clark

Also Known As

  • Business and Technician Education Council
  • Business and Technology Education Council
  • Edexcel Foundation

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14 May 2026
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