Finance | British Council

About 85 per cent of the British Council’s turnover is earned through teaching and exams, tendered contracts and partnerships.

The British Council also receives grant-in-aid funding from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. This makes up around 15 per cent of our total income. It enables us to represent the UK’s long-term interest in countries where we cannot rely on earned income alone.

You can see detailed information about our activities and sources of income in our corporate reports, including the annual reports and the Management Statement and Financial Memorandum agreed between the British Council and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

Counter-fraud reports

Annual reports and reviews of counter-fraud cases.

Leadership expenses

Expenses of members of the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees, and gift and hospitality registers.

Official Development Assistance

Many of our projects contribute to the UK's international development goals.

Parliamentarian expenses

We invite MPs and peers to speak at conferences and attend events - see any expenses paid.

Prompt payment performance

The percentages of British Council invoices paid within specified timescales.

Purchase order terms and conditions

For suppliers of services to the British Council

Spending

A listing of expenditure over £25,000 and procurement card spending over £500.