Sponsors For Educational Opportunity Limited
Also known as: Seo
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) London is a not-for-profit organisation focused on improving access into the most competitive professions from under-represented ethnic minority backgrounds through a comprehensive training, mentoring and networking programme designed to improve their chances of securing graduate careers with the UK's most impressive graduate employers.
Activities & Mission
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) London is a not-for-profit organisation focused on improving access into the most competitive professions from under-represented ethnic minority backgrounds through a comprehensive training, mentoring and networking programme designed to improve their chances of securing graduate careers with the UK's most impressive graduate employers.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 63% 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 49% 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
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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 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £4,312,831 | £4,312,943 | £4,207,207 | £3,143,483 | £3,143,483 | 68 / 500 |
| 2023 | £4,278,477 | £4,068,354 | £3,916,806 | £3,253,178 | £3,253,178 | 58 / 2960 |
| 2022 | £3,423,991 | £2,391,118 | £2,369,126 | £3,043,055 | £3,043,055 | 42 / 2980 |
| 2021 | £2,916,987 | £1,476,398 | £1,449,523 | £2,010,182 | £2,010,182 | 24 / 3000 |
| 2020 | £1,043,820 | £1,077,323 | £1,058,183 | £569,593 | £569,593 | 19 / 200 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sponsors For Educational Opportunity Limited
What does Sponsors For Educational Opportunity Limited do?
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) London is a not-for-profit organisation focused on improving access into the most competitive professions from under-represented ethnic minority backgrounds through a comprehensive training, mentoring and networking programme designed to improve their chances of securing graduate careers with the UK's most impressive graduate employers.
How much income did Sponsors For Educational Opportunity Limited report in 2024?
Sponsors For Educational Opportunity Limited reported total income of £4.31m and reported expenditure of £4.31m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sponsors For Educational Opportunity Limited?
Sponsors For Educational Opportunity Limited has a program ratio of 97.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sponsors For Educational Opportunity Limited registered as a charity?
Sponsors For Educational Opportunity Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 June 2003 as charity number 1097832. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Sponsors For Educational Opportunity Limited?
Sponsors For Educational Opportunity Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Amiel Fairbairn. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sponsors For Educational Opportunity Limited operate?
Sponsors For Educational Opportunity Limited operates across 2 areas: France and London.
Is Sponsors For Educational Opportunity Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Sponsors For Educational Opportunity Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1097832.
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- 14 May 2026
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