Educational Opportunity Foundation
Also known as: The British and Foreign School Society
The Foundation seeks to enhance the lives of people throughout the world by promoting the advancement of opportunity for education, that is the physical, intellectual, moral, religious and spiritual development of the whole person regardless of ethnicity, nationality or religious belief. It makes grants for educational projects principally to organisations and institutions.
Activities & Mission
The Foundation seeks to enhance the lives of people throughout the world by promoting the advancement of opportunity for education, that is the physical, intellectual, moral, religious and spiritual development of the whole person regardless of ethnicity, nationality or religious belief. It makes grants for educational projects principally to organisations and institutions.
Grants
Educational Opportunity Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £828,122
- 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 90% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 348). How is this calculated?
Higher than 59% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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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 | £639,491 | £1,041,066 | £1,021,893 | £26,579,597 | £25,882,013 | 4 / 0 |
| 2024 | £625,565 | £1,710,089 | £1,614,532 | £26,376,800 | £25,626,674 | 4 / 0 |
| 2023 | £620,437 | £1,614,538 | £1,524,828 | £25,455,989 | £24,338,088 | 5 / 0 |
| 2022 | £679,665 | £1,336,955 | £1,243,480 | £24,870,741 | £23,220,234 | 4 / 0 |
| 2021 | £649,678 | £1,142,258 | £1,031,949 | £29,566,992 | £27,713,849 | 3 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Educational Opportunity Foundation
What does Educational Opportunity Foundation do?
The Foundation seeks to enhance the lives of people throughout the world by promoting the advancement of opportunity for education, that is the physical, intellectual, moral, religious and spiritual development of the whole person regardless of ethnicity, nationality or religious belief. It makes grants for educational projects principally to organisations and institutions.
How much income did Educational Opportunity Foundation report in 2025?
Educational Opportunity Foundation reported total income of £639k and reported expenditure of £1.04m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Educational Opportunity Foundation?
Educational Opportunity Foundation has a program ratio of 159.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 90% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 348 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Educational Opportunity Foundation registered as a charity?
Educational Opportunity Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 April 1964 as charity number 314286. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Educational Opportunity Foundation?
Educational Opportunity Foundation is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is JANE CREASY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Educational Opportunity Foundation operate?
Educational Opportunity Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Educational Opportunity Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Educational Opportunity Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 314286.
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The British and Foreign School Society
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated