ENGLISH FOR ALL
We provide free English classes ( ESOL) for Speakers of other languages, both online and at our Newcastle upon Tyne class base for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and migrants, including a growing cohort of unaccompanied asylum seeking young people. English language tuition will help our students to both advance in life and enable them to adapt within a new community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit for the year, with total expenditure exceeding total income. The trustees' report notes that reserves policy is to hold three months of running costs, but the financial review indicates a continued increase in expenditure as the charity develops priorities. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would prevent a proper understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Our reserves policy is to hold 3 months' of running costs” — page 6
Trustees
- Mohaned Mustafa Elnour Ahmedchair
- Amer Ratkusic
- Chloe Adriana Fox M A
- Lesley Patricia Dolman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £31k | £42k |
| 31/03/2024 | £23k | £32k |
| 31/03/2023 | £28k | £23k |
| 31/03/2022 | £19k | £10k |
| 31/03/2021 | £5k | £4k |
Common questions
Is ENGLISH FOR ALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit for the year, with total expenditure exceeding total income. The trustees' report notes that reserves policy is to hold three months of running costs, but the financial review indicates a continued increase in expenditure as the charity develops priorities. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would prevent a proper understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ENGLISH FOR ALL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ENGLISH FOR ALL as a grant recipient include SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO, THE JOICEY TRUST, THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION, THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | FY2025 | £10k | Grants |
| THE JOICEY TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 19/03/2026 | £4k | Grant to English For All |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/04/2025 | £20k | English for All: Person-centred ESOL for displaced people in Northeast England |
| Community Foundation North East | 31/10/2024 | £5k | Grant to English For All |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/01/2024 | £20k | English For All Classes |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/07/2022 | £10k | Growing the English classes we provide for asylum seekers and refugees |
| Crowdfunder | 04/05/2022 | £4k | Local Action Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/05/2021 | £10k | Creating a sustainable future for asylum seekers |
| UK government | 29/09/2020 | £4k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |