CENTRE FOR STUDIES ON INCLUSIVE EDUCATION LIMITED
CSIE works to promote equality and eliminate discrimination in education. Every child or young person, therefore, should feel welcome, visible and respected, regardless of attainment, gender, gender identity, ethnic/cultural background, impairment, or any other perceived or actual difference. Activities include talks, training, consultancy, research and the production of resources.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION AND /OR TRAINING OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AT RISK OF DISCRIMINATION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND ABROAD, BY PROMOTING PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE IN ALL MATTERS CONCERNING INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN MAINSTREAM PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS, EARLY YEARS SETTINGS, COLLEGES, HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS. TO DO SO IN WAYS THAT PROMOTE EQUALITY, MINIMISE DISCRIMINATION AND REMOVE BARRIERS TO LEARNING AND PARTICIPATION FOR ALL CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IRRESPECTIVE OF ANY DIFFERENCES, FOR EXAMPLE DISCRIMINATION WITH REGARD TO PERCEIVED ABILITY, DISABILITY, SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUND, GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, ETHNICITY, RELIGION OR BELIEF.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity finished the year with a net deficit of £3,184 and unrestricted funds of £9,747. The trustees report that the charity is operating only because of significant donations from individuals and has decided to cease operations and wind up affairs by 31 May 2026 following an unsuccessful funding bid. Consequently, the financial statements have been prepared on a break-up basis rather than as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets (“the free reserves”) held by the charity should be no more than six months of the overhead costs for the following year, which equates to £28,137 based on the budget approved for 2025-26.”
“the Trustees do not consider the charity to be a going concern and have prepared the financial statements on a basis other than that of a going concern (a "break-up" basis).” — page 17
“During the year, a member of key managment personnel, made an unconditional donation of £25,000 to the charity. This was a gift and no goods or services were received in return.” — page 26
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Dr STUART BURGESS
- Philippa Stobbs
- SUE SANDERS
- Sarah Sloper
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £53k | £79k |
| 31/08/2024 | £57k | £72k |
| 31/08/2023 | £213k | £191k |
| 31/03/2022 | £66k | £63k |
| 31/03/2021 | £78k | £77k |
Common questions
Is CENTRE FOR STUDIES ON INCLUSIVE EDUCATION LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity finished the year with a net deficit of £3,184 and unrestricted funds of £9,747. The trustees report that the charity is operating only because of significant donations from individuals and has decided to cease operations and wind up affairs by 31 May 2026 following an unsuccessful funding bid. Consequently, the financial statements have been prepared on a break-up basis rather than as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CENTRE FOR STUDIES ON INCLUSIVE EDUCATION LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CENTRE FOR STUDIES ON INCLUSIVE EDUCATION LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE MILL CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MILL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £42k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/06/2024 | £20k | The Bristol SEND community support project |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 13/12/2023 | £10k | "A History of Inclusive Education in the UK" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/04/2018 | £10k | Equality: Making It Happen |