IOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST
The IoL Educational Trust promotes the teaching and study of languages and of cognate educational subjects. It also promotes the advancement of educational learning in and the dissemination of knowledge of languages in all their aspects, in particular the determining of standards and criteria and the setting and holding of examinations for students of languages.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated an operating deficit of £161k for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted funds showing a net liability of £50,957. The trustees report that the charity is dependent on the continued financial support of the Chartered Institute of Linguists to meet its debts, which has been confirmed for at least twelve months from the signing of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £60,001 - £70,000” — page 23
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2025 No. In the band £60,001 - £70,000 1” — page 23
“IoLET has a Reserves & Investment Policy based on holding sufficient cash to cover seasonal fluctuations in cash balances caused by inflows of fees and outflows of third-party costs.” — page 4
“The Trust is dependent on the continued support of the Chartered Institute of Linguists to ensure it is able to meet its debts as they fall due.” — page 15
“At the balance sheet date, the IOL Education Trust was owed £1,038 (2024: £nil) by Chartered Institute of Linguists. This balance arose as a result of a transfer of £160,000 made by the Institute during the year.” — page 28
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Hugh Morganchair
- Anette Schroeder-Rossell
- Claudia Lindner
- Dr Silvia Colaiacomo
- Steve Doswell
- Yolanda Vercher
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £537k | £538k |
| 31/08/2024 | £594k | £575k |
| 31/08/2023 | £455k | £426k |
| 31/08/2022 | £643k | £1.0m |
| 31/08/2021 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
Common questions
Is IOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated an operating deficit of £161k for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted funds showing a net liability of £50,957. The trustees report that the charity is dependent on the continued financial support of the Chartered Institute of Linguists to meet its debts, which has been confirmed for at least twelve months from the signing of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Cooper Parry Group Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of IOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £537k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | noted |
| INTERNATIONAL HOUSE TRUST LIMITED | £17.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ASSOCIATION FOR LANGUAGE LEARNING | £194k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| A S HORNBY EDUCATIONAL TRUST CIO | £326k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BELL EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED | £1.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| IAPS CHARITABLE TRUST | £197k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |