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Worldskills UK

Also known as: Find a Future, UK Skills

WorldSkills UK is a partnership between education, industry and UK governments. It is a world-class skills network, a catalyst for: raising standards through international benchmarking and professional development; championing future skills through analysis of rapidly changing economic demand; and empowering young people from all backgrounds through competitions-based training and careers advocacy

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Activities & Mission

WorldSkills UK is a partnership between education, industry and UK governments. It is a world-class skills network, a catalyst for: raising standards through international benchmarking and professional development; championing future skills through analysis of rapidly changing economic demand; and empowering young people from all backgrounds through competitions-based training and careers advocacy

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
£8,122,791
Latest Expenditure
£8,373,191

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 78% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 58% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £7,700,000
Charitable Activities £397,332
Other Trading £0
Investments £25,459
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,307,445
Raising Funds £65,746
Governance £45,015
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
£8,122,791
£8,373,191£8,307,445£2,575,277£1,950,00051 / 0
2024
£7,970,487
£8,530,598£8,502,187£2,825,677£2,239,00049 / 46
2023
£8,631,963
£8,876,092£8,841,954£3,385,788£2,072,00054 / 40
2022
£8,778,729
£8,475,276£8,438,512£3,629,917£2,094,00057 / 0
2021
£6,770,866
£6,215,303£6,208,119£3,326,464£2,269,97653 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Worldskills UK

What does Worldskills UK do?

WorldSkills UK is a partnership between education, industry and UK governments. It is a world-class skills network, a catalyst for: raising standards through international benchmarking and professional development; championing future skills through analysis of rapidly changing economic demand; and empowering young people from all backgrounds through competitions-based training and careers advocacy

How much income did Worldskills UK report in 2025?

Worldskills UK reported total income of £8.12m and reported expenditure of £8.37m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Worldskills UK?

Worldskills UK has a program ratio of 102.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Worldskills UK registered as a charity?

Worldskills UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 January 1991 as charity number 1001586. It has been registered for 35 years.

Who runs Worldskills UK?

Worldskills UK is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARION GRACE PLANT OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Worldskills UK operate?

Worldskills UK operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Worldskills UK a registered charity?

Yes — Worldskills UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1001586.

Details

Address
52-54 St John Street
London
EC1M 4HF
Registration Date
18 January 1991
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1001586
Charity Number
1001586

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Trustees

MARION GRACE PLANT OBE Chair
Audrey Nelson Downing
Jatinder Sharma CBE, DL
Jennifer Coupland
Jonathan Peter Vincent
Justin Rix
Mark Jonathan Farrar
Mel Higgins
Michael James
Nichola Hay MBE
Professor Sean James Wellington
Rachel Wilson
Also governs 1 other charity
Shane Mann
Tanaka Chiimba

Also Known As

  • Find a Future
  • UK Skills

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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