How we are funded
A partner-funded programme: HSBC Chinese Language and Culture Immersion Course
The British Council’s total turnover in 2010-11 was £693 million.
Government grants
Less than a third of this came from government grants (£196 million).
Further sources
We also have income from our commercial businesses, principally: teaching English, administering examinations and managing international contracts on behalf of clients. Contracts activity accounted for £105 million last year and fees and income from services amounted to £387.
For every £1 of government grant we receive, we earn £2.65 from other sources.
Financial Memorandum
Our Financial Memorandum, which sets out the terms and conditions under which the FCO provides a grant in aid to the Council, can be found under our Corporate publications page.
