The National Association For Gifted Children
Also known as: The National Association for Gifted Children Limited, Nagc, Potential Plus UK
A national Information and Advice Service including Helpline, Assessment service, Fact Sheets and various regular publications for children with high learning potential and their parents. Training, workshops and events for children and young people; parents and carers and professionals. A network of branches and Explorer Clubs throughout England, Wales and N Ireland.
Activities & Mission
A national Information and Advice Service including Helpline, Assessment service, Fact Sheets and various regular publications for children with high learning potential and their parents. Training, workshops and events for children and young people; parents and carers and professionals. A network of branches and Explorer Clubs throughout England, Wales and N Ireland.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 851). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 2018 — The Mensa Foundation for Gifted Children (organisation 290181)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £312,730 | £440,567 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2024 | £219,759 | £434,409 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £688,461 | £313,668 | £313,668 | £492,264 | £491,473 | 6 / 35 |
| 2022 | £241,141 | £288,208 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2021 | £156,894 | £271,577 | 0 / 30 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The National Association For Gifted Children
What does The National Association For Gifted Children do?
A national Information and Advice Service including Helpline, Assessment service, Fact Sheets and various regular publications for children with high learning potential and their parents. Training, workshops and events for children and young people; parents and carers and professionals. A network of branches and Explorer Clubs throughout England, Wales and N Ireland.
How much income did The National Association For Gifted Children report in 2025?
The National Association For Gifted Children reported total income of £313k and reported expenditure of £441k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The National Association For Gifted Children?
The National Association For Gifted Children has a program ratio of 45.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 851 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The National Association For Gifted Children registered as a charity?
The National Association For Gifted Children was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 June 1967 as charity number 313182. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs The National Association For Gifted Children?
The National Association For Gifted Children is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Rhys Christopher Jones. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The National Association For Gifted Children operate?
The National Association For Gifted Children operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The National Association For Gifted Children a registered charity?
Yes — The National Association For Gifted Children is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313182.
Details
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Also Known As
- The National Association for Gifted Children Limited
- Nagc
- Potential Plus UK
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated