Room to Learn
Analysis
Room to Learn is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Witney. It was registered in February 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Room to Learn reported income of £22k and spending of £30k, spending 133% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £19k to £22k (+14%), an average of +3.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2025, when income rose by 69%. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Room to Learn sits at the 55th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hurst, Hassocks and Ditchling U3a (£22k), Deddington Parent Teacher Association (£22k) and 6th Kingsbridge Scout Group (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Advancing education and relieving poverty amongst children aged 3-15 for the public benefit, primarily but not exclusively in India, particularly but not exclusively by the provision of school buildings, teachers, equipment and transport to meet their educational needs.Currently first schooling project is in Kalimpong, West Bengal, India.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hurst, Hassocks and Ditchling U3a | West Sussex | £22k |
| Deddington Parent Teacher Association | Banbury | £22k |
| 6th Kingsbridge Scout Group | Kingsbridge | £22k |
| St Margaret's PTA | Prestwich | £22k |