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The Education And Training Foundation

Also known as: Education and Training Foundation, The Foundation, the E T Foundation

The Foundation was established by and for the education and training sector. Our vision is for all education and training to be of the highest quality and result in the greatest impact for learners, employers, communities and the economy. We are doing this by enhancing professionalism, getting behind staff in colleges and training providers, and supporting them to achieve their own objectives.

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Activities & Mission

The Foundation was established by and for the education and training sector. Our vision is for all education and training to be of the highest quality and result in the greatest impact for learners, employers, communities and the economy. We are doing this by enhancing professionalism, getting behind staff in colleges and training providers, and supporting them to achieve their own objectives.

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

Latest Income
£20,397,000
Latest Expenditure
£21,004,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £20,045,000
Other Trading £39,000
Investments £313,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £21,004,000
Raising Funds £0
Governance £188,000
Grants to Institutions £98,000
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£20,397,000
£21,004,000£21,004,000£9,134,000£8,895,000149 / 60
2024
£23,570,000
£25,275,000£25,275,000£9,741,000£9,139,000180 / 0
2023
£33,189,000
£32,955,000£32,955,000£11,446,000£10,622,000194 / 0
2022
£33,358,000
£35,064,000£35,064,000£11,212,000£11,142,000185 / 0
2021
£37,960,000
£32,596,000£32,596,000£12,918,000£12,733,000141 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Education And Training Foundation

What does The Education And Training Foundation do?

The Foundation was established by and for the education and training sector. Our vision is for all education and training to be of the highest quality and result in the greatest impact for learners, employers, communities and the economy. We are doing this by enhancing professionalism, getting behind staff in colleges and training providers, and supporting them to achieve their own objectives.

How much income did The Education And Training Foundation report in 2025?

The Education And Training Foundation reported total income of £20.40m and reported expenditure of £21.00m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Education And Training Foundation registered as a charity?

The Education And Training Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 September 2013 as charity number 1153859. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs The Education And Training Foundation?

The Education And Training Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sir Frank McLoughlin CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Education And Training Foundation operate?

The Education And Training Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Education And Training Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Education And Training Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153859.

Details

Address
Education & Training Foundation
157-197 Buckingham Palace Road
LONDON
SW1W 9SP
Registration Date
19 September 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5040290
Charity Number
1153859

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Trustees

Sir Frank McLoughlin CBE Chair
Andrew McConnell OBE
Fiona Anne Stilwell
Gerard Paul McDonald
Lynette Leith
Mark Malcomson CBE
Also governs 3 other charities
Palvinder Singh
Also governs 1 other charity
Shazia Ejaz
Wojciech Ilowski

Also Known As

  • Education and Training Foundation
  • The Foundation, the E T Foundation

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