Workers' Educational Association
Also known as: Wea
Promote adult and general education by stimulating and responding to the demand for liberal education, providing for the needs of working class adults and of those who are socially, economically or educationally disadvantaged, providing educational programmes in the community and in the workplace, furthering the advancement of education for all and promoting the effectiveness of similar charities.
Activities & Mission
Promote adult and general education by stimulating and responding to the demand for liberal education, providing for the needs of working class adults and of those who are socially, economically or educationally disadvantaged, providing educational programmes in the community and in the workplace, furthering the advancement of education for all and promoting the effectiveness of similar charities.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 56% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M (sample: 208). How is this calculated?
Higher than 54% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 59% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M. (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 | £27,413,000 | £26,675,000 | £25,458,000 | £19,138,000 | £5,100,000 | 528 / 82 |
| 2024 | £32,705,088 | £28,746,513 | £27,474,513 | £18,461,000 | £4,218,000 | 736 / 750 |
| 2023 | £27,475,000 | £26,121,000 | £25,032,000 | £14,900,000 | £7,671,000 | 859 / 1260 |
| 2022 | £28,487,000 | £27,660,000 | £27,010,000 | £13,994,000 | £8,989,000 | 966 / 1932 |
| 2021 | £30,309,000 | £25,455,000 | £24,917,000 | £13,600,000 | £13,600,000 | 1004 / 1932 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Workers' Educational Association
What does Workers' Educational Association do?
Promote adult and general education by stimulating and responding to the demand for liberal education, providing for the needs of working class adults and of those who are socially, economically or educationally disadvantaged, providing educational programmes in the community and in the workplace, furthering the advancement of education for all and promoting the effectiveness of similar charities.
How much income did Workers' Educational Association report in 2025?
Workers' Educational Association reported total income of £27.41m and reported expenditure of £26.68m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Workers' Educational Association?
Workers' Educational Association has a program ratio of 92.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 56% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M (sample of 208 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Workers' Educational Association registered as a charity?
Workers' Educational Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 January 2006 as charity number 1112775. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Workers' Educational Association?
Workers' Educational Association is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Widdowson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Workers' Educational Association operate?
Workers' Educational Association operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England.
Is Workers' Educational Association a registered charity?
Yes — Workers' Educational Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1112775.
Details
4 LUKE STREET
LONDON
EC2A 4XW
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated