PARTNERSHIP FOR LEARNING
Training and conference venue
Objects
1. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC GENERALLY, AND PARTICULARLY WITHIN THE SOUTH MERSEYSIDE COMMUNITIES AND ELSEWHERE (HEREINAFTER CALLED "THE AREA OF BENEFIT") INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF GRANTS, BURSARIES AND RESOURCES FOR AND INFORMATION ON HIGHER AND FURTHER EDUCATION AND GOOD HEALTH WITH THE VIEW OF ENHANCING THE EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS OF MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT2. TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND RE-TRAINING OF MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT3. TO PROMOTE SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AS THE TRUSTEES FORM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £19,776 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with free reserves amounting to £462,809. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, citing strong cash positions and net current assets of £465,310.
What the accounts disclose
“It is trustee policy to maintain a minimum of cash on deposit which represents at least three months core costs.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (£90,001–£100,000: 1)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (£60,001–£70,000: 1)
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Kingsley James Taylorchair
- Helen Ann Noon
- JONATHON WESTCOTT
- Lee Monaghan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £658k | £638k |
| 31/12/2024 | £808k | £704k |
| 31/12/2023 | £737k | £635k |
| 31/12/2022 | £529k | £492k |
| 31/12/2021 | £509k | £506k |
Common questions
Is PARTNERSHIP FOR LEARNING financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £19,776 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with free reserves amounting to £462,809. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, citing strong cash positions and net current assets of £465,310. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JOHN THAW FOUNDATION | 2 | £4k |
| THE CHARLES SKEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £143k |
| LIFELINES INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR EDUCATION | 1 | £123k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE ANGUS LAWSON MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £26k |
| THE J J CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £11k |
| DRAGON CHRISTMAS CHARITY SALE | 1 | £10k |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | 1 | £7k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARTNERSHIP FOR LEARNING | £658k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS | £688k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIVERPOOL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP LTD | £379k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| QUEST FOR LEARNING | £188k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Guild for Lifelong Learning Limited | £599k | £90,001 to £100,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COUNSELLING PASTORAL TRUST | £56k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |