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The UK Career Academy Foundation

The UK Career Academy Foundation leads and supports a national movement of employers, schools and colleges, working to raise the aspirations of 16-19 year olds who are considering a career in business.

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Activities & Mission

The UK Career Academy Foundation leads and supports a national movement of employers, schools and colleges, working to raise the aspirations of 16-19 year olds who are considering a career in business.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,734,587
Latest Expenditure
£2,657,838

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 84.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 19.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,970,597
Charitable Activities £748,733
Other Trading £0
Investments £15,257
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,249,138
Raising Funds £408,700
Governance £120,875
Grants to Institutions £0
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,734,587
£2,657,838£2,249,138£474,617£474,61743 / 2000
2024
£3,421,347
£4,004,395£3,602,852£397,868£284,60962 / 4000
2023
£3,348,599
£3,483,638£3,157,809£980,916£980,91656 / 4000
2022
£2,938,446
£2,923,095£2,617,933£1,115,955£906,11256 / 4000
2021
£2,409,438
£2,690,669£2,439,165£1,100,604£968,89353 / 4000

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The UK Career Academy Foundation

What does The UK Career Academy Foundation do?

The UK Career Academy Foundation leads and supports a national movement of employers, schools and colleges, working to raise the aspirations of 16-19 year olds who are considering a career in business.

How much income did The UK Career Academy Foundation report in 2025?

The UK Career Academy Foundation reported total income of £2.73m and reported expenditure of £2.66m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The UK Career Academy Foundation registered as a charity?

The UK Career Academy Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 July 2002 as charity number 1092891. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs The UK Career Academy Foundation?

The UK Career Academy Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is JAMES DAVID KEMPSTER BARDRICK. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The UK Career Academy Foundation operate?

The UK Career Academy Foundation operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The UK Career Academy Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The UK Career Academy Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1092891.

Details

Address
CAPITAL OFFICE
124 City Road
LONDON
EC1V 2NX
Registration Date
10 July 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3992727
Charity Number
1092891

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Trustees

JAMES DAVID KEMPSTER BARDRICK Chair
Alison Rayner
Daniel O'Hara
John Stewart
Mark Smiley
MARY MACLEOD
Also governs 2 other charities
Olivia Louise Cole
Ruth Minnican
Shilpen Suryakant Savani

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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