Institute of School Business Leadership
Analysis
Institute of School Business Leadership is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Warwickshire. It was registered in June 2006, 20 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03425492). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Institute of School Business Leadership reported income of £1.8m and spending of £1.7m, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £1.9m to £1.8m (-7.3%), an average of -1.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 29%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Institute of School Business Leadership sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 95% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 96th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bridge Estate (£1.8m), One Knowsley (£1.9m) and Prison Radio Association (£1.7m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from trading 88% and charitable activities 12%. Charitable activities took 42% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £146k would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 10 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Charitable activities 12%
- Trading 88%
- Investments 0.4%
In the charity's own words
To support schools and staff with matters related to efficient and effective management of schools. To develop a system leadership culture where knowledge sharing is a conduit to continuous improvement. To ensure qualifications and training are available to support high standards of professional practice. To support HM Government with implementation of policy and to engage in formal consultations.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Estate | Nottingham | £1.8m |
| One Knowsley | Huyton | £1.9m |
| Prison Radio Association | London | £1.7m |
| Business Education Partnership (UK) Ltd | Romford | £1.9m |