ONEBILLION LEARNERS
1. Developing educational software in maths, reading and English, in multiple languages for children.2. Using independent evidence-based research and evaluation to develop interventions that work.3. Setting up centres of excellence, to demonstrate best practice.4. Working with partner organisations to scale up proven solutions, using appropriate hardware.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £3,074,255, which exceeds its stated policy target of maintaining at least three months of forward planned activity. The independent auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, purchases of £54,840 (2024: £54,840) were made from Eurotalk Ltd, a company in which a trustee, Andrew Ashe, is a significant shareholder.” — page 30
“The Charity owns 100% of the share capital of a trading subsidiary Onebillion Children Limited.” — page 8
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- ANDREW ASHEchair
- Dario Giovanni Gentili
- Robert David Newman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.6m | £900k |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.1m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.1m | £587k |
| 31/03/2022 | £744k | £631k |
| 31/03/2021 | £548k | £978k |
Common questions
Is ONEBILLION LEARNERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £3,074,255, which exceeds its stated policy target of maintaining at least three months of forward planned activity. The independent auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Kirk Rice LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND | 2 | £27k |
| The Keith Howard Foundation | 2 | £20k |
| THE BUZZACOTT STUART DEFRIES MEMORIAL FUND | 2 | £8k |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | 2 | £5k |
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | 2 | £4k |
| MAKERS OF PLAYING CARDS CHARITY | 1 | — |
| THE PACKARD FOUNDATION | 1 | £720k |
| CLARA E BURGESS CHARITY | 1 | £209k |
Charities like this
- CHAPTER ONE (U.K.) LTD
- 15BILLIONEBP
- THE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT
- SCHOOLREADERS
- INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE ORGANIZATION (UK) LIMITED
- The English Language Centre
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONEBILLION LEARNERS | £1.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHAPTER ONE (U.K.) LTD | £1.8m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 3 | above | — | no doubt |
| 15BILLIONEBP | £1.6m | £70,001 - £80,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT | £259k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SCHOOLREADERS | £940k | more than £60,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE ORGANIZATION (UK) LIMITED | £26.7m | £160,001 - £170,000 | — | above | — | noted |