Second Chance Learning Academy
Analysis
Second Chance Learning Academy is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nottingham. It was registered in October 2023, 3 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 09534295). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Second Chance Learning Academy reported income of £403k and spending of £370k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from August 2024 to August 2025, income grew from £350k to £403k (+15%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 15%. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Second Chance Learning Academy sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Winterbourne Early Years Centre (£402k), The Cyber Helpline (£403k) and Gosforth Nursery (£402k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
1. To advance the education of people across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, in particular those who have had or are currently experiencing barriers to education due to being held back or set back by life events and/or personal circumstances which have resulted in limited life choices and chances, by promoting and delivering education.2. The promotion of any other recognised charitable purpose,
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Winterbourne Early Years Centre | Bristol | £402k |
| The Cyber Helpline | Sevenoaks | £403k |
| Gosforth Nursery | Seascale | £402k |
| Somerset County Scout Council | Somerset | £404k |