The Brilliant Club
The Brilliant Club exists to increase the number of pupils from under-represented backgrounds progressing to highly selective universities. We do this by mobilising the PhD community to share its academic expertise with state schools.
Activities & Mission
The Brilliant Club exists to increase the number of pupils from under-represented backgrounds progressing to highly selective universities. We do this by mobilising the PhD community to share its academic expertise with state 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 Efficiency
Higher than 64% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 27% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 24% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £5,595,945 | £5,916,598 | £5,539,350 | £1,869,719 | £1,398,960 | 365 / 54 |
| 2024 | £5,678,511 | £6,317,757 | £6,080,988 | £2,190,372 | £1,533,826 | 337 / 63 |
| 2023 | £6,357,106 | £6,650,128 | £6,444,640 | £2,829,618 | £1,575,121 | 323 / 66 |
| 2022 | £7,489,732 | £6,443,738 | £6,288,762 | £3,122,640 | £1,569,228 | 322 / 39 |
| 2021 | £8,294,679 | £7,168,671 | £7,011,817 | £2,076,646 | £1,484,427 | 586 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Brilliant Club
What does The Brilliant Club do?
The Brilliant Club exists to increase the number of pupils from under-represented backgrounds progressing to highly selective universities. We do this by mobilising the PhD community to share its academic expertise with state schools.
How much income did The Brilliant Club report in 2025?
The Brilliant Club reported total income of £5.60m and reported expenditure of £5.92m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Brilliant Club?
The Brilliant Club has a program ratio of 99.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Brilliant Club registered as a charity?
The Brilliant Club was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 June 2012 as charity number 1147771. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs The Brilliant Club?
The Brilliant Club is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Josephine Anne Stretch. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Brilliant Club operate?
The Brilliant Club operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Brilliant Club a registered charity?
Yes — The Brilliant Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147771.
Details
8-10 Grosvenor Gardens
LONDON
SW1W 0DH
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