ENGLISH+
We are English Plus, a Christian charity that supports new communities in Norwich to learn English, form friendships and to make this city a home. We welcome anyone who finds themselves isolated by lack of English language including refugees and asylum seekers; beginners and advanced; young and old; all faiths and none.
Objects
In furtherance of Christian principles and in accordance with the statement of faith, the object of the CIO is the promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit of non-native residents in the united kingdom who are socially isolated on the grounds of their social or economic position, in particular but not exclusively refugees and those seeking asylum and sanctuary, by providing education and training in the English language and in vocational skills, supporting and relieving the needs of such individuals and assisting them to integrate into society and reduce isolation.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £74,631 at year-end, with the trustees confirming the charity will remain a going concern for at least 12 months. Although total expenditure exceeded income for the year, resulting in a net decrease in funds, the trustees expressed confidence in the charity's future financial position.
What the accounts disclose
“Income received for 2025 £152.6k, funded by Trust and Funds 70%” — page 4
“We continue to hold reserves of £46.5k, which would finance a 3-month period in which, if needed, the charity can apply for to receive further funding.” — page 9
“In their roles as Trustees, the Trustees give their time and expertise freely without any form of remuneration or other benefit in cash or kind and did not claim any expenses.” — page 22
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 50
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 40
- Government income: £20,833 — grants £20,833 (1); 13% of the £156,500 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 30
Trustees
- Dr ROGER TIMMSchair
- Hala Samir Marie Gabra
- Louise Reed
- Natasha Louise Cumberland
- Professor Alastair Grant
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £153k | £174k |
| 31/12/2024 | £157k | £191k |
| 31/12/2023 | £148k | £144k |
| 31/12/2022 | £193k | £136k |
| 31/12/2021 | £134k | £110k |
Common questions
Is ENGLISH+ financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £74,631 at year-end, with the trustees confirming the charity will remain a going concern for at least 12 months. Although total expenditure exceeded income for the year, resulting in a net decrease in funds, the trustees expressed confidence in the charity's future financial position. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ENGLISH+?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ENGLISH+ as a grant recipient include NORWICH CONSOLIDATED CHARITIES, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST THOMAS, HEIGHAM, NORWICH, Norwich Freemen's Charity, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEIGHAM, NORWICH.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORWICH CONSOLIDATED CHARITIES | FY2025 | £20k | Grants to support refugees and asylum seekers |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST THOMAS, HEIGHAM, NORWICH | FY2024 | £10k | Grant funding from STN Trust |
| Norwich Freemen's Charity | FY2026 | £4k | Core costs for an organisation teaching English to refugees and asylum seekers |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEIGHAM, NORWICH | FY2024 | £4k | Local Organisation |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEIGHAM, NORWICH | FY2025 | £4k | Mission Grant - Local Organisation |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/11/2021 | £5k | Chat and Play |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/03/2019 | £10k | English+ Equip |
| UK government | — | £2k | Norfolk Women & Girls Fund |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE TUIXEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £112k |
| The Greatham Foundation Ltd | 1 | £100k |
| Richmond Foundation | 1 | £85k |
| THE AURUM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| HAMPTON FUEL ALLOTMENT | 1 | £71k |
| THE BROMLEY TRUST | 1 | £46k |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £35k |
| ST MARY AND ST ABRAAM COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH | 1 | £34k |
Charities like this
- LEARN ENGLISH AT HOME
- FIFTY PLUS AGED ERITREAN WELFARE ASSOCIATION
- THE ENGLISH ASSOCIATION
- The English Language Centre
- CHAPLAINCY PLUS
- ACTION FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH+ | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEARN ENGLISH AT HOME | £540k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| FIFTY PLUS AGED ERITREAN WELFARE ASSOCIATION | £35k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ENGLISH ASSOCIATION | £245k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The English Language Centre | £6.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHAPLAINCY PLUS | £44k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |