Skills and Education Group Access
Awarding Organisation recognised by Ofqual and the Quality Assurance Agency, offering accreditation services for credit based courses and qualifications.
Latest income
£749k
Latest spending
£584k
Registered
2001
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £165,090, reversing a previous deficit, with total income rising to £748,663. However, the charity remains in a net asset deficit position of £74,521, driven by a £600,000 defined benefit pension scheme liability. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern, supported by the parent group and a clear strategic plan to mitigate operational risks.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Charitable activities (92% of income)
“HE recognition 688,975”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £-75k; policy: level necessary to provide a contingency to support day-to-day business activities in the event of reduced income and provide a strategic fund to develop and grow the Charity)
“Unrestricted funds at the year end were in a deficit position of £74,521 (2024: £239,611 deficit), and free reserves which exclude fixed assets and are stated before the pension buyout liability are in deficit by £164,421 (2024: £366,060 deficit).” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“Although the charity faced significant challenges during the year, which did give rise to material uncertainties, it is now demonstrating signs of recovery.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Recharged wages and other costs from parent
“During the year the charity was recharged wages and other costs from its parent, totalling £232,958 (2024: £414,970). At the year end an amount of £166,502 (2024: £314,706) was owed to Skills and Education Group.” — page 39
“Skills and Education Group Awards, a subsidiary of the parent company Skills and Education Group, recharged costs of £14,176 (2024: £102,129) to the charity. At the year end a balance of £85,885 (2024: £100,061) was owed to Skills and Education Group Awards.” — page 39
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Recharged costs from subsidiary
“During the year the charity was recharged wages and other costs from its parent, totalling £232,958 (2024: £414,970). At the year end an amount of £166,502 (2024: £314,706) was owed to Skills and Education Group.” — page 39
“Skills and Education Group Awards, a subsidiary of the parent company Skills and Education Group, recharged costs of £14,176 (2024: £102,129) to the charity. At the year end a balance of £85,885 (2024: £100,061) was owed to Skills and Education Group Awards.” — page 39
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Recharged costs from subsidiary
“During the year the charity was recharged wages and other costs from its parent, totalling £232,958 (2024: £414,970). At the year end an amount of £166,502 (2024: £314,706) was owed to Skills and Education Group.” — page 39
“Skills and Education Group Awards, a subsidiary of the parent company Skills and Education Group, recharged costs of £14,176 (2024: £102,129) to the charity. At the year end a balance of £85,885 (2024: £100,061) was owed to Skills and Education Group Awards.” — page 39
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Pension scheme deficit: £600k
“Defined benefit pension scheme liability (600,000)”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: BIIAB Qualifications Limited
“BIIAB Qualifications Limited, a private company limited by shares: Company Number 10054831” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Total income
£749k
Total spending
£584k
Reserves (reported)
£16k
Employees
2
Trustees
- Dr Gillian Scott
- Dr Philip Martin Bloor
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £749k | £584k |
| 31/08/2024 | £455k | £1.8m |
| 31/08/2023 | £293k | £444k |
| 31/08/2022 | £372k | £431k |
| 31/08/2021 | £392k | £372k |
Common questions
Is Skills and Education Group Access financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £165,090, reversing a previous deficit, with total income rising to £748,663. However, the charity remains in a net asset deficit position of £74,521, driven by a £600,000 defined benefit pension scheme liability. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern, supported by the parent group and a clear strategic plan to mitigate operational risks. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Streets Audit LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £750k |
| MONDAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £525k |
| AKO FOUNDATION | 1 | £231k |
| Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation UK | 1 | £228k |
| THE EQ FOUNDATION | 1 | £80k |
| The Considered Ask Foundation | 1 | £75k |
| CINVEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| THE SLAUGHTER AND MAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £62k |
Charities like this
- SKILLS AND EDUCATION GROUP AWARDS LIMITED
- Skills and Education Group
- AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group
- GATEWAY QUALIFICATIONS LIMITED
- AGORED CYMRU
- THE ACCESS PROJECT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skills and Education Group Access | £749k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| SKILLS AND EDUCATION GROUP AWARDS LIMITED | £3.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Skills and Education Group | £6.9m | £150,001 - £160,000 | — | below | — | noted |
| AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group | £4.2m | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GATEWAY QUALIFICATIONS LIMITED | £6.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| AGORED CYMRU | £2.5m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |