Skills and Education Group
Latest income
£6.9m
Latest spending
£7.6m
Registered
1991
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity suffered a significant deficit of £740,375 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a reduction of unrestricted funds to £1,814,674. The trustees report that the group had net current liabilities of £890,353 but confirmed the going concern basis, citing a return to positive EBITDA in forecasts and strategic decisions taken under new leadership. Per the trustees' report, the charity does not carry out any significant fundraising activities.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £150,001 - £160,000 — above the 90th percentile for charities its size (median £70k)
“In the band £150,001 - £160,000” — page 32
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“Unrestricted funds at the end of the year were £1,814,674 (2024: £2,555,049), with free reserves which exclude fixed assets and are stated before creditors and liabilities falling due after more than one year in a deficit position of £890,353 (2024: £179,660 deficit).” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“While the past year has presented significant challenges which did give rise to material uncertainties, the organisation is showing positive signs of recovery.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Recharged wages and costs to subsidiary Skills and Education Group Awards
“During the year the charity recharged wages and other costs to its subsidiary, totalling £1,440,699 (2024: £1,275,485). At the year end an amount of £1,818,906 (2024: £1,432,955) was owed by Skills and Education Group to Skills and Education Group Awards, as a result of cash advances net of the recharged costs.” — page 48
“During the year the charity recharged wages and other costs to its subsidiary, totalling £1,623,868 (2024: £1,580,610). At the year end an amount of £582,032 (2024: £623,858) was owed by BIIAB Qualifications Limited to Skills and Education Group.” — page 48
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Recharged wages and costs to subsidiary BIIAB Qualifications Limited
“During the year the charity recharged wages and other costs to its subsidiary, totalling £1,440,699 (2024: £1,275,485). At the year end an amount of £1,818,906 (2024: £1,432,955) was owed by Skills and Education Group to Skills and Education Group Awards, as a result of cash advances net of the recharged costs.” — page 48
“During the year the charity recharged wages and other costs to its subsidiary, totalling £1,623,868 (2024: £1,580,610). At the year end an amount of £582,032 (2024: £623,858) was owed by BIIAB Qualifications Limited to Skills and Education Group.” — page 48
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payments to trustee Y Y Mellor for consultancy services
“During the year the charity recharged wages and other costs to its subsidiary, totalling £1,440,699 (2024: £1,275,485). At the year end an amount of £1,818,906 (2024: £1,432,955) was owed by Skills and Education Group to Skills and Education Group Awards, as a result of cash advances net of the recharged costs.” — page 48
“During the year the charity recharged wages and other costs to its subsidiary, totalling £1,623,868 (2024: £1,580,610). At the year end an amount of £582,032 (2024: £623,858) was owed by BIIAB Qualifications Limited to Skills and Education Group.” — page 48
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payments to Peridot Partners Limited (trustee-connected business) for recruitment services
“During the year the charity recharged wages and other costs to its subsidiary, totalling £1,440,699 (2024: £1,275,485). At the year end an amount of £1,818,906 (2024: £1,432,955) was owed by Skills and Education Group to Skills and Education Group Awards, as a result of cash advances net of the recharged costs.” — page 48
“During the year the charity recharged wages and other costs to its subsidiary, totalling £1,623,868 (2024: £1,580,610). At the year end an amount of £582,032 (2024: £623,858) was owed by BIIAB Qualifications Limited to Skills and Education Group.” — page 48
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Transactions with Bedford College (trustee Y Koursis is a director)
“During the year the charity recharged wages and other costs to its subsidiary, totalling £1,440,699 (2024: £1,275,485). At the year end an amount of £1,818,906 (2024: £1,432,955) was owed by Skills and Education Group to Skills and Education Group Awards, as a result of cash advances net of the recharged costs.” — page 48
“During the year the charity recharged wages and other costs to its subsidiary, totalling £1,623,868 (2024: £1,580,610). At the year end an amount of £582,032 (2024: £623,858) was owed by BIIAB Qualifications Limited to Skills and Education Group.” — page 48
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Total income
£6.9m
Total spending
£7.6m
Cost of raising funds
£3.1m
Reserves (reported)
£818k
Employees
147
Trustees
- David Poole
- Dr Gillian Scott
- Elizabeth Ann Barrett
- Janet Smith
- Jeremy Francis Scorer
- Rev Jonathan Kerry
- Yiannis Koursis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £6.9m | £7.6m |
| 31/08/2024 | £7.0m | £8.7m |
| 31/08/2023 | £6.1m | £5.9m |
| 31/08/2022 | £5.4m | £5.3m |
| 31/08/2021 | £4.1m | £3.7m |
Common questions
Is Skills and Education Group financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity suffered a significant deficit of £740,375 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a reduction of unrestricted funds to £1,814,674. The trustees report that the group had net current liabilities of £890,353 but confirmed the going concern basis, citing a return to positive EBITDA in forecasts and strategic decisions taken under new leadership. Per the trustees' report, the charity does not carry out any significant fundraising activities. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Streets Audit LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of Skills and Education Group earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £150,001 - £160,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BRITISH FRIENDS OF MASAT MOSHE | 1 | £1.6m |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £371k |
| FRIENDS OF WIZNITZ LIMITED | 1 | £335k |
| THE CHARLES WOLFSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £232k |
| SF FOUNDATION | 1 | £209k |
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | 1 | £154k |
| THE WIGODER FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £148k |
| CMZ LTD | 1 | £137k |