Talk The Talk
We are a charity providing school staff and students with a range of practical oracy workshops - all delivered by professional experts and qualified teachers, especially trained in the use of oracy as an educational tool.Our workshops hone skills and support a consistent approach to oracy being employed in all subjects throughout schools.
Activities & Mission
We are a charity providing school staff and students with a range of practical oracy workshops - all delivered by professional experts and qualified teachers, especially trained in the use of oracy as an educational tool.Our workshops hone skills and support a consistent approach to oracy being employed in all subjects throughout schools.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 75% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £895,389 | £916,114 | £916,114 | £208,655 | £203,005 | 8 / 0 |
| 2024 | £859,406 | £811,969 | £522,434 | £229,380 | £219,630 | 5 / 0 |
| 2023 | £609,527 | £617,317 | £617,317 | £181,943 | £139,205 | 6 / 0 |
| 2022 | £715,801 | £647,166 | £647,166 | £189,733 | £188,348 | 6 / 0 |
| 2021 | £518,622 | £397,524 | £397,524 | £121,098 | £121,098 | 6 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Talk The Talk
What does Talk The Talk do?
We are a charity providing school staff and students with a range of practical oracy workshops - all delivered by professional experts and qualified teachers, especially trained in the use of oracy as an educational tool.Our workshops hone skills and support a consistent approach to oracy being employed in all subjects throughout schools.
How much income did Talk The Talk report in 2025?
Talk The Talk reported total income of £895k and reported expenditure of £916k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Talk The Talk?
Talk The Talk has a program ratio of 102.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Talk The Talk registered as a charity?
Talk The Talk was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 April 2015 as charity number 1161251. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Talk The Talk?
Talk The Talk is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen John Phillips. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Talk The Talk operate?
Talk The Talk operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Talk The Talk a registered charity?
Yes — Talk The Talk is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161251.
Details
Mariner House
62 Prince Street
BRISTOL
BS1 4QD
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