Portland College
Also known as: Portland Training College for the Disabled
Portland College is a vibrant national college for people with a wide range of disabilities. It is one of the foremost Colleges of its type providing good learning opportunities for up to 300 students aged from 16. They who come from all over the country to take advantage of Portland's excellent facilities and wide spectrum of programmes in an environment designed to meet their special needs.
Activities & Mission
Portland College is a vibrant national college for people with a wide range of disabilities. It is one of the foremost Colleges of its type providing good learning opportunities for up to 300 students aged from 16. They who come from all over the country to take advantage of Portland's excellent facilities and wide spectrum of programmes in an environment designed to meet their special needs.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 18% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 62% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £20,912,000 | £18,465,000 | £16,386,000 | £15,734,000 | £13,719,000 | 662 / 48 |
| 2023 | £16,271,000 | £16,058,000 | £13,535,000 | £13,469,000 | £12,042,000 | 399 / 37 |
| 2022 | £13,862,000 | £13,251,000 | £10,847,000 | £13,263,000 | £2,964,000 | 326 / 45 |
| 2021 | £12,411,000 | £11,757,000 | £10,870,000 | £12,682,000 | £2,191,000 | 343 / 45 |
| 2020 | £10,802,000 | £10,425,000 | £9,607,000 | £11,506,000 | £10,884,000 | 324 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Portland College
What does Portland College do?
Portland College is a vibrant national college for people with a wide range of disabilities. It is one of the foremost Colleges of its type providing good learning opportunities for up to 300 students aged from 16. They who come from all over the country to take advantage of Portland's excellent facilities and wide spectrum of programmes in an environment designed to meet their special needs.
How much income did Portland College report in 2024?
Portland College reported total income of £20.91m and reported expenditure of £18.46m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Portland College?
Portland College has a program ratio of 78.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Portland College registered as a charity?
Portland College was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 1963 as charity number 214339. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Portland College?
Portland College is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Dawn Elizabeth Green. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Portland College operate?
Portland College operates in Nottinghamshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Portland College a registered charity?
Yes — Portland College is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 214339.
Details
NOTTINGHAM ROAD
MANSFIELD
NG18 4TJ
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Also Known As
- Portland Training College for the Disabled
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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