THE ASSOCIATION FOR LANGUAGE LEARNING
Promotes and supports learning and teaching of natural languages and the development of UK languages education. The Association's members are language teachers and language education professionals in all sectors. The Association produces publications, organises in-service training for teachers and events for language learners; and is also involved in educational projects.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net income of £35,532, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted funds of £563,391. The trustees report that membership income remains sufficient for operational needs, although other membership categories are in decline. The organization maintains a positive financial position with no stated material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Professor Rene KOGLBAUER-FRANKLINchair
- Elizabeth Beverley
- Helen Elizabeth Blow
- JANE DRIVER
- Professor Anna Lise Gordon
- RICHARD FAIRBAIRN
- STEVEN FAWKES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £194k | £158k |
| 31/08/2024 | £258k | £181k |
| 31/08/2023 | £204k | £160k |
| 31/08/2022 | £193k | £180k |
| 31/08/2021 | £292k | £119k |
Common questions
Is THE ASSOCIATION FOR LANGUAGE LEARNING financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net income of £35,532, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted funds of £563,391. The trustees report that membership income remains sufficient for operational needs, although other membership categories are in decline. The organization maintains a positive financial position with no stated material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ASSOCIATION FOR LANGUAGE LEARNING | £194k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE | £998k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| The English Language Centre | £6.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| IOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £537k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | noted |
| A S HORNBY EDUCATIONAL TRUST CIO | £326k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ESPERANTO-ASOCIO DE BRITIO | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |