the british council
The charity supports the general public. The British Council is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in United Kingdom and operates in Afghanistan, Albania, and various other locations.
This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.
Activities & Mission
The British Council creates friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with. We reach millions of people across the world, working with over 100 countries in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society.
Fundraising
See where The British Council is active and find local fundraising opportunities.
Country
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £989,335,930 | £1,054,737,848 | £1,038,567,801 | £333,445,822 | £0 | 9490 / 0 |
| 2023 | £873,334,827 | £925,158,978 | £914,099,463 | £401,752,837 | £39,841,591 | 9209 / 0 |
| 2022 | £896,655,974 | £942,310,549 | £935,228,553 | £447,469,268 | £92,607,397 | 9861 / 0 |
| 2021 | £924,965,472 | £1,015,114,434 | £1,008,239,961 | £332,570,351 | £3,607,943 | 11131 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,288,716,795 | £1,295,819,317 | £1,282,076,569 | £404,584,503 | £86,593,993 | 11523 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
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London
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