The UK Cyber Security Council
Analysis
The UK Cyber Security Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover other charitable purposes, which this site groups under other charitable purposes. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information, acts as an umbrella or resource body and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The UK Cyber Security Council reported income of £1.5m and spending of £1.3m, spending 84% of its income. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income dropped by 24%. Over the whole period it spent 80% of the income it received.
Among 1,463 England and Wales charities whose main cause is other charitable purposes and that reported income, The UK Cyber Security Council sits at the 97th percentile: it is larger than about 97% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 95th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kingston Voluntary Action (£1.5m), Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford (£1.6m) and Support Through Court (£1.4m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 73%, trading 24% and charitable activities 3.7%. Charitable activities took 92% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £740k would cover about 7 months of spending at that rate. It employed 13 people.
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 73%
- Charitable activities 3.7%
- Trading 24%
In the charity's own words
The Council is the self-regulatory body for the UK's cyber security profession. It develops, promotes and stewards nationally recognised standards for cyber security and the development of clear and inclusive career paths in support of the UK Government's National Cyber Security Strategy to make the UK the safest place to live and work online.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston Voluntary Action | Surrey | £1.5m |
| Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford | Hythe | £1.6m |
| Support Through Court | London | £1.4m |
| M&g Charibond Charities Fixed Interest Fund | London | £1.8m |