Instructus

Also known as: Skills Cfa

The charitable objective of Instructus is to advance education for the public benefit by promoting qualifications, training and skills.

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Activities & Mission

The charitable objective of Instructus is to advance education for the public benefit by promoting qualifications, training and skills.

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

Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,194,614

Latest Expenditure

£2,157,937

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 31.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 31.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 68.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £811,809

Other Trading £1,382,794

Investments £11

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £688,429

Raising Funds £1,469,508

Governance £15,201

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,194,614	£2,157,937	£688,429	£295,760	£295,760	32 / 0
2024	£2,296,966	£2,334,710	£972,507	£259,084	£259,084	32 / 0
2023	£3,079,579	£3,416,055	£1,296,621	£296,833	£296,833	36 / 0
2022	£2,584,552	£2,734,521	£1,183,790	£633,309	£633,309	40 / 0
2021	£2,246,295	£2,674,149	£1,280,191	£842,665	£842,665	41 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Instructus

What does Instructus do?

The charitable objective of Instructus is to advance education for the public benefit by promoting qualifications, training and skills.

How much income did Instructus report in 2025?

Instructus reported total income of £2.19m and reported expenditure of £2.16m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Instructus registered as a charity?

Instructus was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 December 2011 as charity number 1144894. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Instructus?

Instructus is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is NIGEL HOPKINS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Instructus operate?

Instructus operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Instructus a registered charity?

Yes — Instructus is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144894.