VOCATIONAL TRAINING CHARITABLE TRUST
Vocational Training Charitable Trust, T/A VTCT Skills, is a market-leading specialist vocational and technical Awarding Organisation offering a comprehensive range of qualifications, assessments and services in 17 sectors, including Hairdressing, Beauty, Logistics and Early Years. Working closely with employers and training providers, our ranges are backed by industry and trusted around the world.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £53,630 for the year ended 31 July 2025, an improvement from the previous year's deficit. Per the trustees' report, free reserves totalled £11.1m, which sits within the stated policy target range of £8.3m to £14.3m, indicating adequate financial buffers to support ongoing activities.
What the accounts disclose
“£190,000 - £199,999 1”
“The VTCT Skills Reserves Policy targets a free reserves range of £8.3m to £14.3m.”
“Trustee John Winkley is a Director of this company, to which the Charity paid £11,840 during the financial year (2024:£17,170). As at the year end 31 July 2025 there was no amounts outstanding.” — page 53
“Trustee Jayne Lewis-Orr is an Executive Director of this company, to which the Charity paid £3,600 during the financial year (2024:£13,764). As at the year end 31 July 2025 there was no amounts outstanding.” — page 53
“Trustee John Winkley is a Director of this company, to which the Charity paid £11,840 during the financial year (2024:£17,170). As at the year end 31 July 2025 there was no amounts outstanding.” — page 53
“Trustee Jayne Lewis-Orr is an Executive Director of this company, to which the Charity paid £3,600 during the financial year (2024:£13,764). As at the year end 31 July 2025 there was no amounts outstanding.” — page 53
“Trustee John Winkley is a Director of this company, to which the Charity paid £11,840 during the financial year (2024:£17,170). As at the year end 31 July 2025 there was no amounts outstanding.” — page 53
“Trustee Jayne Lewis-Orr is an Executive Director of this company, to which the Charity paid £3,600 during the financial year (2024:£13,764). As at the year end 31 July 2025 there was no amounts outstanding.” — page 53
“Trustee John Winkley is a Director of this company, to which the Charity paid £11,840 during the financial year (2024:£17,170). As at the year end 31 July 2025 there was no amounts outstanding.” — page 53
“Trustee Jayne Lewis-Orr is an Executive Director of this company, to which the Charity paid £3,600 during the financial year (2024:£13,764). As at the year end 31 July 2025 there was no amounts outstanding.” — page 53
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £200,000 - £209,999 (FY2024) to £190,000 - £199,999 (FY2025).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Andrew Paul Mondonchair
- Daniel James Carlin
- Debbie Joanne Houghton
- Hellen Ruth Ward
- Ian Andrew Salter
- John Mark Winkley
- Katherine Louise Quinn
- Lysa Robin Schwartz
- MARK DACEY
- Stephanie-Fay Richardson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £13.4m | £13.7m |
| 31/07/2024 | £12.9m | £14.1m |
| 31/07/2023 | £11.7m | £13.2m |
| 31/07/2022 | £11.1m | £10.6m |
| 31/07/2021 | £9.6m | £8.8m |
Common questions
Is VOCATIONAL TRAINING CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £53,630 for the year ended 31 July 2025, an improvement from the previous year's deficit. Per the trustees' report, free reserves totalled £11.1m, which sits within the stated policy target range of £8.3m to £14.3m, indicating adequate financial buffers to support ongoing activities. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of VOCATIONAL TRAINING CHARITABLE TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £190,000 - £199,999 band.
Charities like this
- THE VTCT FOUNDATION
- THE VOCATIONAL LEARNING TRUST
- Ufi VocTech Trust
- WALTHAM FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRAINING TRUST LIMITED
- N.F.F.O TRAINING TRUST FUND
- VISION 21 (CYFLE CYMRU)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOCATIONAL TRAINING CHARITABLE TRUST | £13.4m | £190,000 - £199,999 | — | within | — | no doubt |
| THE VTCT FOUNDATION | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE VOCATIONAL LEARNING TRUST | £118k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Ufi VocTech Trust | £828k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WALTHAM FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRAINING TRUST LIMITED | £816k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| N.F.F.O TRAINING TRUST FUND | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |