GLOBAL SKILLS CENTRE
The key services we offer are:- Educational, vocational and employment training - Information Advice and Guidance (i.e. employment, welfare benefits etc)- Digital Inclusion, ICT, ESOL and Employability workshops- STEM Programme (robotics, coding, mobile phone apps design and software programming)- Supplementary and after school learning activities in Maths, English (KS2, KS3 & KS4)
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £39,795 for the year, resulting in total net assets of £44,269. The trustees confirm the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, noting that they have concluded an alternative funding arrangement to support new activities. However, the trustees explicitly state they will not undertake new commitments until this new funding has been secured.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants and donations 36,580 45,000 81,580 25,087” — page 8
Trustees
- Esjae Williams-Gormlie
- Jeremy Barker
- Orrel Lawrence
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/04/2025 | £82k | £42k |
| 28/04/2024 | £25k | £74k |
| 28/04/2023 | £119k | £110k |
| 28/04/2022 | £101k | £120k |
| 28/04/2021 | £149k | £96k |
Common questions
Is GLOBAL SKILLS CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £39,795 for the year, resulting in total net assets of £44,269. The trustees confirm the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, noting that they have concluded an alternative funding arrangement to support new activities. However, the trustees explicitly state they will not undertake new commitments until this new funding has been secured. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GLOBAL SKILLS CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GLOBAL SKILLS CENTRE as a grant recipient include JOHN LYON'S CHARITY, EDWARD HARVIST (ALSO KNOWN AS THE HARVIST ESTATE).
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | FY2025 | £95k | core costs |
| EDWARD HARVIST (ALSO KNOWN AS THE HARVIST ESTATE) | FY2024 | £5k | STEM Holiday Programme |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/08/2023 | £10k | Skills Boost |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/10/2019 | £180k | Community Skills Hub |