Red Balloon Educational Trust
Also known as: Rblcg, Red Balloon Group, Red Balloon Learner Centre Group, Red Balloon National, Rbet, RBET Aylesbury, RBET Norfolk, Red Balloon Aylesbury, Red Balloon Norfolk, Red Balloon Worthing, Red Balloon of the Air
Red Balloon Educational Trust sets up and oversees small schools, called Learner Centres, that offer a full-time educational, therapeutic and community-based recovery programme for children and young people aged 9 to 18 who experience EBSA (emotionally-based school avoidance) as a consequence of severe bullying or other traumatic experiences.
Activities & Mission
Red Balloon Educational Trust sets up and oversees small schools, called Learner Centres, that offer a full-time educational, therapeutic and community-based recovery programme for children and young people aged 9 to 18 who experience EBSA (emotionally-based school avoidance) as a consequence of severe bullying or other traumatic experiences.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £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 | £3,328,143 | £3,167,467 | £3,083,545 | £3,186,968 | £1,234,762 | 93 / 15 |
| 2023 | £2,904,164 | £2,621,262 | £2,545,076 | £3,057,154 | £1,269,208 | 86 / 20 |
| 2022 | £2,404,451 | £2,167,724 | £2,097,083 | £2,774,252 | £785,520 | 72 / 15 |
| 2021 | £3,460,833 | £3,454,954 | £2,515,029 | £2,545,898 | £927,214 | 102 / 12 |
| 2020 | £3,017,472 | £2,858,540 | £2,767,894 | £2,540,019 | £842,044 | 110 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Red Balloon Educational Trust
What does Red Balloon Educational Trust do?
Red Balloon Educational Trust sets up and oversees small schools, called Learner Centres, that offer a full-time educational, therapeutic and community-based recovery programme for children and young people aged 9 to 18 who experience EBSA (emotionally-based school avoidance) as a consequence of severe bullying or other traumatic experiences.
How much income did Red Balloon Educational Trust report in 2024?
Red Balloon Educational Trust reported total income of £3.33m and reported expenditure of £3.17m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Red Balloon Educational Trust?
Red Balloon Educational Trust has a program ratio of 92.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Red Balloon Educational Trust registered as a charity?
Red Balloon Educational Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 May 2005 as charity number 1109606. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Red Balloon Educational Trust?
Red Balloon Educational Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is CARRIE HERBERT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Red Balloon Educational Trust operate?
Red Balloon Educational Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Red Balloon Educational Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Red Balloon Educational Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109606.
Details
Willow Lodge
37 High Street
Milton
Cambridge
CB24 6DF
Registry Information
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Rblcg
- Red Balloon Group
- Red Balloon Learner Centre Group
- Red Balloon National
- Rbet
- RBET Aylesbury
- RBET Norfolk
- Red Balloon Aylesbury
- Red Balloon Norfolk
- Red Balloon Worthing
- Red Balloon of the Air
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated