EFA LONDON
EFA London provides ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes for migrants in London. We work with institutions, such as schools, trade unions, community centres or faith organisations to set up courses. We encourage our participants to use their language and literacy skills to identify and bring about positive changes in their communities, for their families and themselves.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £241,516 at the end of the financial year, which the trustees report equates to approximately six months of core running costs, sitting at the upper end of their stated policy target of 3-9 months. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £33,189, driven by total income of £564,308 against total expenditure of £531,119. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts did not accord with accounting records or comply with applicable standards.
What the accounts disclose
“Last year the Board agreed a new reserves policy to cover unforeseen events and uncertainties in funding to cover 3-9 months of approximate running costs.” — page 29
Funders the charity credits
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Angelica Maria Ruiz Moreno
- Annalibera Refuto
- Eva Luna Vargas Diaz
- FElla Meftah
- Leila Kate Mulloy
- Sho Konno
- Vivien Frances Life
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £564k | £531k |
| 31/07/2024 | £456k | £388k |
| 31/07/2023 | £389k | £416k |
| 31/07/2022 | £496k | £468k |
| 31/07/2021 | £623k | £499k |
Common questions
Is EFA LONDON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £241,516 at the end of the financial year, which the trustees report equates to approximately six months of core running costs, sitting at the upper end of their stated policy target of 3-9 months. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £33,189, driven by total income of £564,308 against total expenditure of £531,119. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts did not accord with accounting records or comply with applicable standards. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds EFA LONDON?
Funders whose own accounts filings name EFA LONDON as a grant recipient include CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON, SOUTHWARK CHARITIES, WALCOT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, NETWORK FOR SOCIAL CHANGE CHARITABLE TRUST, WEST HACKNEY PAROCHIAL CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | FY2024 | £35k | Church & Communities Programme |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | FY2023 | £30k | Church & Communities Programme |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | FY2025 | £30k | Church & Communities Programme |
| SOUTHWARK CHARITIES | FY2022 | £28k | |
| WALCOT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £25k | English for Housing Action Lambeth |
| NETWORK FOR SOCIAL CHANGE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £23k | Arts & Education for Change Pool |
| WALCOT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £20k | English for Housing Action Lambeth |
| WEST HACKNEY PAROCHIAL CHARITY | FY2023 | £10k | London Destitution Service |
| SCHRODER CHARITY TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE THOMAS WALL TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE THOMAS WALL TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| SOUTHWARK CHARITIES | FY2023 | £4k | Grants awarded to community organisations and charities |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | Social Action |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | Social Action |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Charitable Trust | 06/08/2026 | £20k | A grant to English for Action (EFA) London |
| Sport England | 17/12/2025 | £3k | Tower Hamlets - Walk & Talk |
| A B Charitable Trust | 10/07/2025 | £20k | A grant to English for Action (EFA) London |
| Greater London Authority | 26/09/2024 | £35k | Found in Translation 2024 - 25 - EFA London |
| A B Charitable Trust | 04/07/2024 | £20k | A grant to English for Action (EFA) London |
| Greater London Authority | 07/05/2024 | £31k | Found in Translation: Improving pathways into ESOL |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/04/2024 | £20k | Changing the Script |
| Greater London Authority (GLA) | 06/09/2023 | £21k | Found in Translation: Improving pathways into ESOL |
| Greater London Authority | 06/09/2023 | £21k | Found in Translation: Improving pathways into ESOL |
| The Mercers' Company | 06/04/2022 | £95k | Grant to EFA London |
| A B Charitable Trust | 20/01/2022 | £20k | A grant to English for Action |
| City Bridge Foundation | 09/10/2020 | £75k | Grant to EFA London |
| Greater London Authority | 01/10/2020 | £94k | Strength in Numbers |
| UK government | 29/09/2020 | £79k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| Barrow Cadbury Trust | 21/09/2020 | £50k | COVID-19 - EFA London |
| UK government | 23/07/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/03/2019 | £148k | Language & Listening - South West and South East London |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £18k | 100710 Community Organisers |
| City Bridge Foundation | 07/09/2011 | £37k | Grant to EFA London |