The Access Project
Also known as: Project Access Company
We help motivated students from disadvantaged backgrounds win places at top universities.
Activities & Mission
We help motivated students from disadvantaged backgrounds win places at top universities.
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
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 63% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?
Higher than 27% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 25% of UK Associations 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 | £3,500,955 | £3,794,092 | £3,353,064 | £727,267 | £727,267 | 73 / 1330 |
| 2023 | £3,518,245 | £3,271,847 | £2,920,527 | £1,020,404 | £1,020,404 | 65 / 1300 |
| 2022 | £2,756,232 | £3,149,724 | £2,733,833 | £774,006 | £660,825 | 67 / 1700 |
| 2021 | £2,813,619 | £2,750,751 | £2,440,789 | £1,167,498 | £1,151,549 | 63 / 1812 |
| 2020 | £2,172,567 | £2,438,129 | £1,999,889 | £1,104,630 | £1,077,346 | 57 / 1446 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Access Project
What does The Access Project do?
We help motivated students from disadvantaged backgrounds win places at top universities.
How much income did The Access Project report in 2024?
The Access Project reported total income of £3.50m and reported expenditure of £3.79m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Access Project?
The Access Project has a program ratio of 95.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 63% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Access Project registered as a charity?
The Access Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 July 2011 as charity number 1143011. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs The Access Project?
The Access Project is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Kelly-Jones. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Access Project operate?
The Access Project operates across 3 areas: Birmingham City, Nottinghamshire and London.
Is The Access Project a registered charity?
Yes — The Access Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1143011.
Details
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82 Tanner Street
London
SE1 3GN
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Also Known As
- Project Access Company
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated