EDUCATION BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP WEST BERKSHIRE LIMITED
The principal activity of the company is to advance the education and training of young people, pupils and students in Berkshire, Wiltshire, Hampshire & south Oxfordshire with particular regard to the development of commercial and business skills and methods and other related matters.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a small surplus of £1,898 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £415,371 and total expenditure of £413,473. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased to £168,680, which exceeds the stated policy target of holding a sum sufficient to terminate employment contracts and exit legally binding agreements. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts comply with statutory requirements and present a true and fair view within the scope of an examination.
What the accounts disclose
“Schools and Colleges 31% of total income (36%)” — page 7
“The minimum to be held will be a sum sufficient to terminate all contracts of employment and exit from all legally binding contracts.” — page 7
“Environmental Solutions Ltd purchased services from the charity for £0 (2024: £3,000) during the period. G. Ward, a Trustee, is the owner of the business. There were no balances outstanding at the year-end.(2024: £0)” — page 19
“The Ascend Learning trust purchased services from the charity for £3,155 (£2024: £26,101) during the period. J. Coley, our Chair of Trustees, is the CEO of the trust. There was an outstanding balance of £0 at year-end (2024: £5,738)” — page 19
“Environmental Solutions Ltd purchased services from the charity for £0 (2024: £3,000) during the period. G. Ward, a Trustee, is the owner of the business. There were no balances outstanding at the year-end.(2024: £0)” — page 19
“The Ascend Learning trust purchased services from the charity for £3,155 (£2024: £26,101) during the period. J. Coley, our Chair of Trustees, is the CEO of the trust. There was an outstanding balance of £0 at year-end (2024: £5,738)” — page 19
“Environmental Solutions Ltd purchased services from the charity for £0 (2024: £3,000) during the period. G. Ward, a Trustee, is the owner of the business. There were no balances outstanding at the year-end.(2024: £0)” — page 19
“The Ascend Learning trust purchased services from the charity for £3,155 (£2024: £26,101) during the period. J. Coley, our Chair of Trustees, is the CEO of the trust. There was an outstanding balance of £0 at year-end (2024: £5,738)” — page 19
“Environmental Solutions Ltd purchased services from the charity for £0 (2024: £3,000) during the period. G. Ward, a Trustee, is the owner of the business. There were no balances outstanding at the year-end.(2024: £0)” — page 19
“The Ascend Learning trust purchased services from the charity for £3,155 (£2024: £26,101) during the period. J. Coley, our Chair of Trustees, is the CEO of the trust. There was an outstanding balance of £0 at year-end (2024: £5,738)” — page 19
Funders the charity credits
- West Berkshire Lottery
Trustees
- Jane Coleychair
- Anna-Marie Elsey
- Emma Helen Smith
- GARETH WARD
- IAN DALLAS HANSON
- JIM KERNAHAN
- KATHARINE BARROW
- Karl James Harris
- PRIYALI CHOUGULE
- Philip Stephen Hobbs
- STEPHEN GREENWOOD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £415k | £413k |
| 31/08/2024 | £456k | £453k |
| 31/08/2023 | £471k | £489k |
| 31/08/2022 | £390k | £396k |
| 31/08/2021 | £315k | £321k |
Common questions
Is EDUCATION BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP WEST BERKSHIRE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a small surplus of £1,898 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £415,371 and total expenditure of £413,473. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased to £168,680, which exceeds the stated policy target of holding a sum sufficient to terminate employment contracts and exit legally binding agreements. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts comply with statutory requirements and present a true and fair view within the scope of an examination. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds EDUCATION BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP WEST BERKSHIRE LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name EDUCATION BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP WEST BERKSHIRE LIMITED as a grant recipient include MISS W E LAWRENCE 1973 CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MISS W E LAWRENCE 1973 CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2025 | £1k | |
| MISS W E LAWRENCE 1973 CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2024 | £1k |