The English Language Centre
Also known as: The English Language Centre Limited
The charity's object and its principal activity continues to be that of providing educational services to foreign students, including the provision of scholarships and the development of materials and methods of teaching English as a foreign language.
Activities & Mission
The charity's object and its principal activity continues to be that of providing educational services to foreign students, including the provision of scholarships and the development of materials and methods of teaching English as a foreign language.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 66% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 731). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 77% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2012 — Eastbourne School of English Limited (organisation 306381)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £6,031,938 | £6,090,931 | £6,090,931 | £6,377,987 | £6,377,987 | 82 / 0 |
| 2024 | £6,761,587 | £6,752,598 | £6,752,598 | £6,436,980 | £6,436,980 | 97 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,818,307 | £3,635,620 | £3,635,620 | £6,427,991 | £6,427,991 | 91 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,000,105 | £2,787,360 | £2,787,360 | £6,245,304 | £6,245,304 | 78 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,383,674 | £1,714,342 | £1,714,342 | £6,032,559 | £6,032,559 | 48 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The English Language Centre
What does The English Language Centre do?
The charity's object and its principal activity continues to be that of providing educational services to foreign students, including the provision of scholarships and the development of materials and methods of teaching English as a foreign language.
How much income did The English Language Centre report in 2025?
The English Language Centre reported total income of £6.03m and reported expenditure of £6.09m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The English Language Centre?
The English Language Centre has a program ratio of 101.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 731 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The English Language Centre registered as a charity?
The English Language Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 March 1981 as charity number 281859. It has been registered for 45 years.
Who runs The English Language Centre?
The English Language Centre is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The English Language Centre operate?
The English Language Centre operates across 3 areas: Brighton And Hove, Cheshire West & Chester and East Sussex.
Is The English Language Centre a registered charity?
Yes — The English Language Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 281859.
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Other notable Education charities
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Also Known As
- The English Language Centre Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated