Nocn
Also known as: National Open College Network, The National Open College Network
Awarding Body Services in Scotland, Awarding Organisation Services in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and Network Partnerships in Europe and Worldwide. In addition it delivers Apprenticeship End Point Assessment services in England.
Activities & Mission
Awarding Body Services in Scotland, Awarding Organisation Services in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and Network Partnerships in Europe and Worldwide. In addition it delivers Apprenticeship End Point Assessment services in England.
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.
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Financial Information
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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 | £20,084,772 | £19,620,586 | £19,620,586 | £5,611,023 | £5,611,023 | 317 / 0 |
| 2024 | £19,082,376 | £18,401,152 | £18,401,152 | £5,146,837 | £5,146,837 | 317 / 0 |
| 2023 | £16,502,142 | £16,377,514 | £16,377,514 | £4,465,613 | £4,465,613 | 290 / 0 |
| 2022 | £15,341,508 | £14,941,136 | £14,941,136 | £4,340,985 | £4,340,985 | 242 / 0 |
| 2021 | £14,755,135 | £11,891,243 | £11,891,243 | £2,133,411 | £2,133,410 | 184 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Nocn
What does Nocn do?
Awarding Body Services in Scotland, Awarding Organisation Services in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and Network Partnerships in Europe and Worldwide. In addition it delivers Apprenticeship End Point Assessment services in England.
How much income did Nocn report in 2025?
Nocn reported total income of £20.08m and reported expenditure of £19.62m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Nocn registered as a charity?
Nocn was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 March 2000 as charity number 1079785. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Nocn?
Nocn is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Simon Charles Perryman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Nocn operate?
Nocn operates across 14 areas, including Bahrain, Bangladesh, Botswana and 11 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Nocn a registered charity?
Yes — Nocn is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1079785.
Details
1 Concourse Way
Sheaf Street
Sheffield
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Also Known As
- National Open College Network
- Nocn
- The National Open College Network
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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