What we do

For 75 years the British Council has been building strong cultural relations with other countries, exchanging knowledge and ideas and providing educational opportunities. Our programmes reach over 112 million people a year in the UK and around the world.


Our projects

We deliver hundreds of projects in the areas of education, arts, science, sport and governance. Our projects reach over 112 million people a year in the UK and around the world. You can find out about some of our major projects below.

Publications and research

The British Council publishes a range of publications in the areas of arts, science, governance and learning. We also carry out research.

Regional goals

Learn about our aims for the regions in which we work.