The Partnership is funded by contributions from its members: the British Council contributes through its grant from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and UK education providers contribute through a combination of subscriptions and payment for products and services.

The Partnership funding principles aim for a balanced funding model: market-driven, but with provision for a level of stability to maintain global capacity, capability and commitment. The Partnership includes provision for:

			British Council services to Partnership member institutions in the UK
			a level of core funding to overseas British Council offices in designated countries supported by the Partnership
			a level of market-driven, targeted investment through Country Partnerships and charged services
			a development fund for new initiatives, including the incorporation of new countries into the Partnership

Partnership funding is invested in the British Council's UK and overseas infrastructure and service provision. The British Council is a primary marketing partner for the Partnership. Accountability is maintained through the Partnership's Chair and Boards (Executive and Operating).

An annual financial review is available in the Review of the year.