The Linking Network

Also known as: Schools Linking

Education Consultancy and Training

Activities & Mission

Education Consultancy and Training

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

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£823,196

Latest Expenditure

£815,385

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £702,000

Charitable Activities £96,263

Other Trading £0

Investments £24,933

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £815,385

Raising Funds £0

Governance £4,356

Grants to Institutions £379,500

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£823,196	£815,385	£815,385	£1,123,978	£597,473	9 / 1
2024	£541,456	£440,772	£440,772	£1,116,167	£508,876	9 / 1
2023	£492,003	£640,875				0 / 1
2022	£797,648	£543,919	£543,919	£1,164,355	£80,509	8 / 0
2021	£896,770	£657,693	£657,693	£910,626	£429,853	8 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Linking Network

What does The Linking Network do?

Education Consultancy and Training

How much income did The Linking Network report in 2025?

The Linking Network reported total income of £823k and reported expenditure of £815k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Linking Network registered as a charity?

The Linking Network was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 October 2015 as charity number 1163901. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The Linking Network?

The Linking Network is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Bishop Toby Howarth. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Linking Network operate?

The Linking Network operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Linking Network a registered charity?

Yes — The Linking Network is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163901.