ENGLISH UK LIMITED
English UK's charitable object is to advance the education of international students in the English language. We do this by professional development and training for staff in the sector and agents; by working with the British Council on quality assurance and accreditation of courses; and by providing information and guidance for students, including a free complaints process.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Group reported a net expenditure of £41,094 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £1,864,092 to £1,822,998. The Trustees confirm that the charity has sufficient resources to meet its liabilities as they fall due and that there are no material uncertainties related to its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees believe the free reserves should cover three to six months’ operational costs of the association. Based on budgeted operational costs for the year ending 31 December 2025, this would require free reserves of £251k - £501k.” — page 19
“During the year, two trustees delivered training to English UK members and received a total of £1,219 (2024: £nil) for these services.” — page 45
“English UK wholly owns the £1 issued share capital of English UK Enterprises Limited (Company No. 05200973), which carries out the charity’s commercial operations.” — page 7
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Jodie Gray — Chief Executive
- Annie Wright — Marketing Communications Director
- Huan Japes — Membership Director
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Shoko Dohertychair
- Farhan Quraishi
- Fiona Dunlop
- Jacqueline Anne Fox
- James Herbertson
- Justin Timothy Quinn
- Mary Doody
- Neil Alan Harris
- Nesma Mohamed Awad Mohamed Ahmed
- Stacey Leanne McGee
- Tregarran Lee PERCIVAL
- Victoria Celeste Paterson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.5m | £1.6m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.5m | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
| 31/12/2022 | £801k | £895k |
| 31/12/2021 | £936k | £1.0m |
Common questions
Is ENGLISH UK LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Group reported a net expenditure of £41,094 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £1,864,092 to £1,822,998. The Trustees confirm that the charity has sufficient resources to meet its liabilities as they fall due and that there are no material uncertainties related to its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH UK LIMITED | £1.5m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| The English Language Centre | £6.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ENGLISH ASSOCIATION | £245k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNITED KINGDOM LITERACY ASSOCIATION | £223k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ENGLISH SPEAKING BOARD (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED | £1.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WorldSkills UK | £8.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |