THE BRITISH COUNCIL
Activities - how the charity spends its money
The British Council creates friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with. We reach millions of people across the world, working with over 100 countries in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society.
Income and expenditure
Data for financial year ending 31 March 2020
Donations and legacies | £186.70m | |
Charitable activities | £1.09bn | |
Other trading activities | £578.42k | |
Investments | £3.38m | |
Other | £9.05m |
Raising funds | £44.94k | |
Charitable activities | £1.28bn | |
Other | £13.70m |
-£489,820 investments gains (losses)
Total income includes £42,046,631 from 8 government contract(s) and £236,692,752 from 7 government grant(s)
People

11523 Employee(s)
14 Trustee(s)
Employees with total benefits over £60,000
Number of employees | |
---|---|
£60k to £70k | 205 |
£70k to £80k | 143 |
£80k to £90k | 101 |
£90k to £100k | 53 |
£100k to £110k | 37 |
£110k to £120k | 36 |
£120k to £130k | 14 |
£130k to £140k | 7 |
£140k to £150k | 9 |
£150k to £200k | 21 |
£200k to £250k | 1 |
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