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| Measure | THE BRITISH COUNCILNo. 209131 |
|---|---|
| Annual income | £1,010,444,268 |
| Annual expenditure | £1,053,798,262 |
| Income less expenditure | -£43,353,994 |
| Trustees | Not published |
| Highest-paid staff band | No band in synced record |
| Financial year end | 31 March 2025 |
| Cause category | Not classified |
| Region | Not published |
What it says it does
The British Council creates friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with. We reach millions of people across the world, working with over 100 countries in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society.
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