Ambition Institute
Analysis
Ambition Institute is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in April 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07984030). It says it provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Ambition Institute reported income of £33.1m and spending of £33.5m, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £14.4m to £33.1m (+130%), an average of +23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 46%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Ambition Institute sits at the 100th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 100th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St Albans Education Group (£33.1m), Lighten Education Network (£33.1m) and Lancing College Limited (£33.0m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 98% and donations and legacies 1.3%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £4.0m would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 335 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 1.3%
- Charitable activities 98%
- Investments 0.7%
- Other 0.2%
In the charity's own words
Ambition Institute works to close the educational disadvantage gap and give every child the best start in life. We support educators, teachers and leaders in England with high-quality professional development throughout their careers, especially those supporting underserved communities. We work with partners and policymakers to share research, evidence and practice to help everyone in the sector.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St Albans Education Group | Hertfordshire | £33.1m |
| Lighten Education Network | London | £33.1m |
| Lancing College Limited | Lancing | £33.0m |
| Royal Academy of Music | London | £33.2m |