Education Development Trust
Also known as: Cfbt Education Trust, The Centre for British Teachers, Cfbt, Cfbt Education Services
The Charity seeks to advance education for the public benefit. To this end, we provide advice and consultancy services on education matters to governments and others, we teach, we provide counselling and guidance to young people and adults, we undertake or commission educational research and we provide training and support for educators.
Activities & Mission
The Charity seeks to advance education for the public benefit. To this end, we provide advice and consultancy services on education matters to governments and others, we teach, we provide counselling and guidance to young people and adults, we undertake or commission educational research and we provide training and support for educators.
Grants
Education Development Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £75,264,000
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 84% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 314). How is this calculated?
Higher than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 75% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £73,836,000 | £75,264,000 | £74,787,000 | £31,520,000 | £23,200,000 | 1062 / 0 |
| 2024 | £80,338,000 | £80,109,000 | £79,680,000 | £33,103,000 | £22,000,000 | 1159 / 0 |
| 2023 | £91,177,000 | £90,393,000 | £89,934,000 | £32,219,000 | £21,400,000 | 1271 / 0 |
| 2022 | £89,070,000 | £85,797,000 | £85,344,000 | £37,932,000 | £21,100,000 | 1218 / 0 |
| 2021 | £66,558,000 | £66,540,000 | £66,179,000 | £29,645,000 | £163,000,000 | 1096 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Education Development Trust
What does Education Development Trust do?
The Charity seeks to advance education for the public benefit. To this end, we provide advice and consultancy services on education matters to governments and others, we teach, we provide counselling and guidance to young people and adults, we undertake or commission educational research and we provide training and support for educators.
How much income did Education Development Trust report in 2025?
Education Development Trust reported total income of £73.84m and reported expenditure of £75.26m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Education Development Trust?
Education Development Trust has a program ratio of 101.3%, 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 314 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Education Development Trust registered as a charity?
Education Development Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 February 1976 as charity number 270901. It has been registered for 50 years.
Who runs Education Development Trust?
Education Development Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Education Development Trust operate?
Education Development Trust operates across 40 areas, including Abu Dhabi, Algeria, Australia and 37 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Education Development Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Education Development Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 270901.
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Trustees
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Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Cfbt Education Trust
- The Centre for British Teachers
- Cfbt
- Cfbt Education Services
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated