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The UK Cyber Security Council

Also known as: Ukcsc

The Council is the self-regulatory body for the UK's cyber security profession. It develops, promotes and stewards nationally recognised standards for cyber security and the development of clear and inclusive career paths in support of the UK Government's National Cyber Security Strategy to make the UK the safest place to live and work online.

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Activities & Mission

The Council is the self-regulatory body for the UK's cyber security profession. It develops, promotes and stewards nationally recognised standards for cyber security and the development of clear and inclusive career paths in support of the UK Government's National Cyber Security Strategy to make the UK the safest place to live and work online.

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
£1,513,398
Latest Expenditure
£1,268,758

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 77.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 92.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,101,256
Charitable Activities £56,452
Other Trading £355,690
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,169,612
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £99,146

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
£1,513,398
£1,268,758£1,169,612£869,057£740,02813 / 50
2024
£1,983,849
£1,522,656£1,466,593£461,193£296,34415 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The UK Cyber Security Council

What does The UK Cyber Security Council do?

The Council is the self-regulatory body for the UK's cyber security profession. It develops, promotes and stewards nationally recognised standards for cyber security and the development of clear and inclusive career paths in support of the UK Government's National Cyber Security Strategy to make the UK the safest place to live and work online.

How much income did The UK Cyber Security Council report in 2025?

The UK Cyber Security Council reported total income of £1.51m and reported expenditure of £1.27m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The UK Cyber Security Council registered as a charity?

The UK Cyber Security Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 May 2022 as charity number 1198846. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs The UK Cyber Security Council?

The UK Cyber Security Council is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The UK Cyber Security Council operate?

The UK Cyber Security Council operates across 3 areas: Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The UK Cyber Security Council a registered charity?

Yes — The UK Cyber Security Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1198846.

Details

Address
BIRKETTS LLP
5th FLOOR
1 London Wall
LONDON
EC2Y 5BD
Registration Date
5 May 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5197491
Charity Number
1198846

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Trustees

Carla Baker BSc
Dr Chitra Balakrishna
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Mary Kathleen Haigh
Also governs 1 other charity
Frances LeGrys
Also governs 1 other charity
Kamalanadan Nathan Nagaiah
Michael Stuart Watson
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Ukcsc

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