Our purpose and direction - About us - British Council



	Read our Annual Report (2007/08) for details on the impact of our work and how we resource this in 110 countries worldwide.

Annual report

	Our vision and purpose

Our vision
The future for the UK in this crowded, dangerous, beautiful world depends on people of all cultures living and working together on foundations of education, mutual understanding, respect and trust.

Our purpose
We build engagement and trust for the UK through the exchange of knowledge and ideas between people worldwide.

Equal opportunities and diversity

We represent the very best of modern, diverse UK. Our Diversity Unit encourages this through various services, employment standards and programmes. Find out more

Meet our people

If you want to find out more about the kind of organisation we are, why not look to the people who work here? Find out more from four members of our global team.

What people say

We have worked with millions of people over the years, and across the globe; forging relationships that can continue through lifetimes and help to build futures. Find out more

Cultural relations

We recognise that the UK has a lot to learn from other cultures and traditions, as well as a lot to offer. Find out more about what cultural relations means to our organisation.

Governance and funding

Strategy 2010: Making a world of difference (711 KB)

Corporate plan 2008 / 2011 PDF