The English And Media Centre
Also known as: The English Centre
Support teachers in promoting literacy in all forms. Develop & disseminate active approaches to learning. Initiate and resource innovative approaches both in the established English & Media curriculum and in the new literacy technologies. Relate English & Media teaching to the wider curriculum. Offer direct support to students. Carry out action research projects.
Activities & Mission
Support teachers in promoting literacy in all forms. Develop & disseminate active approaches to learning. Initiate and resource innovative approaches both in the established English & Media curriculum and in the new literacy technologies. Relate English & Media teaching to the wider curriculum. Offer direct support to students. Carry out action research projects.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 95% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 293). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% of UK Arts 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 | £705,755 | £993,752 | £993,752 | £1,066,665 | £1,066,665 | 14 / 0 |
| 2024 | £912,635 | £1,160,385 | £1,160,385 | £1,388,375 | £1,388,375 | 14 / 0 |
| 2023 | £897,627 | £1,100,359 | £1,100,359 | £1,547,888 | £1,547,888 | 15 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,043,163 | £994,975 | £994,975 | £1,788,812 | £1,788,812 | 13 / 0 |
| 2021 | £870,665 | £947,682 | £947,682 | £1,661,072 | £1,661,072 | 12 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The English And Media Centre
What does The English And Media Centre do?
Support teachers in promoting literacy in all forms. Develop & disseminate active approaches to learning. Initiate and resource innovative approaches both in the established English & Media curriculum and in the new literacy technologies. Relate English & Media teaching to the wider curriculum. Offer direct support to students. Carry out action research projects.
How much income did The English And Media Centre report in 2025?
The English And Media Centre reported total income of £706k and reported expenditure of £994k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The English And Media Centre?
The English And Media Centre has a program ratio of 140.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 293 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The English And Media Centre registered as a charity?
The English And Media Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 March 1990 as charity number 803031. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs The English And Media Centre?
The English And Media Centre is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Laura Worsley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The English And Media Centre operate?
The English And Media Centre operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The English And Media Centre a registered charity?
Yes — The English And Media Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 803031.
Details
London
SE1 8QW
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Also Known As
- The English Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated