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Institute Of School Business Leadership

Also known as: National Association of School Business Management, National Bursars Association Limited

To support schools and staff with matters related to efficient and effective management of schools. To develop a system leadership culture where knowledge sharing is a conduit to continuous improvement. To ensure qualifications and training are available to support high standards of professional practice. To support HM Government with implementation of policy and to engage in formal consultations.

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Activities & Mission

To support schools and staff with matters related to efficient and effective management of schools. To develop a system leadership culture where knowledge sharing is a conduit to continuous improvement. To ensure qualifications and training are available to support high standards of professional practice. To support HM Government with implementation of policy and to engage in formal consultations.

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
£1,754,306
Latest Expenditure
£1,744,565

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 44.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 44.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £209,095
Other Trading £1,538,244
Investments £6,967
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £779,432
Raising Funds £0
Governance £99,273
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £965,133

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
£1,754,306
£1,744,565£779,432£146,130£146,13010 / 0
2024
£2,123,343
£2,134,463£666,494£136,389£136,38910 / 0
2023
£2,303,295
£2,364,972£859,985£147,509£147,5099 / 0
2022
£1,786,904
£1,892,111£723,916£209,186£209,18612 / 0
2021
£1,893,224
£1,932,650£720,468£314,393£314,39314 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Institute Of School Business Leadership

What does Institute Of School Business Leadership do?

To support schools and staff with matters related to efficient and effective management of schools. To develop a system leadership culture where knowledge sharing is a conduit to continuous improvement. To ensure qualifications and training are available to support high standards of professional practice. To support HM Government with implementation of policy and to engage in formal consultations.

How much income did Institute Of School Business Leadership report in 2025?

Institute Of School Business Leadership reported total income of £1.75m and reported expenditure of £1.74m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Institute Of School Business Leadership registered as a charity?

Institute Of School Business Leadership was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 June 2006 as charity number 1114623. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Institute Of School Business Leadership?

Institute Of School Business Leadership is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Matthew Burrell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Institute Of School Business Leadership operate?

Institute Of School Business Leadership operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and England And Wales.

Is Institute Of School Business Leadership a registered charity?

Yes — Institute Of School Business Leadership is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1114623.

Details

Address
Highdown House
11 Highdown Road
LEAMINGTON SPA
Warwickshire
CV31 1XT
Registration Date
12 June 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4013996
Charity Number
1114623

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Trustees

Matthew Burrell Chair
Austin Spencer Earl
Dr Carl Stewart Ward
Emeritus Professor Karen Elizabeth Starr
Gail Samantha Brown
Helen Elizabeth Burge
Also governs 1 other charity
Jonathan Leslie Coates
Luci Jones
Russell Gregge Dalton
Stephen Lester
Wendy Farrier

Also Known As

  • National Association of School Business Management
  • National Bursars Association Limited

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