The Guild For Lifelong Learning Limited
Also known as: Wilmslow Guild, The Guild for Lifelong Learning
Formal and informal adult education services.
Activities & Mission
Formal and informal adult education services.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 62% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 62% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 66% of UK Education 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 | £599,319 | £579,932 | £579,611 | £414,936 | £406,716 | 35 / 100 |
| 2024 | £544,447 | £560,325 | £559,831 | £395,549 | £380,837 | 31 / 100 |
| 2023 | £508,778 | £517,877 | £517,213 | £411,427 | £389,856 | 31 / 100 |
| 2022 | £373,501 | £444,455 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2021 | £305,594 | £389,683 | 0 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Guild For Lifelong Learning Limited
What does The Guild For Lifelong Learning Limited do?
Formal and informal adult education services.
How much income did The Guild For Lifelong Learning Limited report in 2025?
The Guild For Lifelong Learning Limited reported total income of £599k and reported expenditure of £580k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Guild For Lifelong Learning Limited?
The Guild For Lifelong Learning Limited has a program ratio of 96.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Guild For Lifelong Learning Limited registered as a charity?
The Guild For Lifelong Learning Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 March 2013 as charity number 1151387. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs The Guild For Lifelong Learning Limited?
The Guild For Lifelong Learning Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Janet Linden Douglas. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Guild For Lifelong Learning Limited operate?
The Guild For Lifelong Learning Limited operates across 2 areas: Cheshire East and Stockport.
Is The Guild For Lifelong Learning Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Guild For Lifelong Learning Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151387.
Details
1 Bourne Street
Wilmslow
SK9 5HD
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Wilmslow Guild
- The Guild for Lifelong Learning
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated