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English Speaking Board (international) Limited

Also known as: E S B

The English Speaking Board as a charitable organisation has a mission to promote clear, effective oral communication at all levels by providing high quality assessments, training and services in the UK and overseas, recognising and encouraging the potential of all. In planning their activities the Trustees have kept in mind the charity commissioners' guidance on public benefit.

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Activities & Mission

The English Speaking Board as a charitable organisation has a mission to promote clear, effective oral communication at all levels by providing high quality assessments, training and services in the UK and overseas, recognising and encouraging the potential of all. In planning their activities the Trustees have kept in mind the charity commissioners' guidance on public benefit.

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
£1,448,740
Latest Expenditure
£1,522,435

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 104.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £1,424,008
Other Trading £0
Investments £24,732
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,519,996
Raising Funds £2,439
Governance £8,287
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,448,740
£1,522,435£1,519,996£1,265,377£808,61917 / 0
2024
£1,487,269
£1,671,210£1,668,710£1,331,770£866,61522 / 0
2023
£1,451,352
£1,744,570£1,742,082£1,493,698£980,78424 / 0
2022
£1,667,365
£1,734,316£1,734,316£1,793,403£1,251,48026 / 0
2021
£1,376,521
£1,512,663£1,512,663£1,860,354£1,234,37026 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about English Speaking Board (international) Limited

What does English Speaking Board (international) Limited do?

The English Speaking Board as a charitable organisation has a mission to promote clear, effective oral communication at all levels by providing high quality assessments, training and services in the UK and overseas, recognising and encouraging the potential of all. In planning their activities the Trustees have kept in mind the charity commissioners' guidance on public benefit.

How much income did English Speaking Board (international) Limited report in 2025?

English Speaking Board (international) Limited reported total income of £1.45m and reported expenditure of £1.52m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was English Speaking Board (international) Limited registered as a charity?

English Speaking Board (international) Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 December 1976 as charity number 272565. It has been registered for 50 years.

Who runs English Speaking Board (international) Limited?

English Speaking Board (international) Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr James McAtear. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does English Speaking Board (international) Limited operate?

English Speaking Board (international) Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is English Speaking Board (international) Limited a registered charity?

Yes — English Speaking Board (international) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 272565.

Details

Address
9 Hattersley Court
Burscough Road
Ormskirk
L39 2AY
Registration Date
23 December 1976
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
272565
Charity Number
272565

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Trustees

Dr James McAtear Chair
Damian Low
Daniel Brown
Dr Nkaepe Olaniyi
Edward Paul Stanley May
Frances Deirdre Richardson
Jason Paul Vit
Joanna Jarjue
Ximei Liu

Also Known As

  • E S B

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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