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Our status

We are an executive non-departmental public body, a public corporation (in accounting terms) and a charity.

We were founded in 1934, incorporated by Royal Charter (pdf 192kb) in 1940 and registered as a charity under registration numbers 209131 (England and Wales) and SC037733 (Scotland). A supplemental Charter of Incorporation was granted in 1993. Our Patron is HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Prince of Wales is our Vice-Patron.


The Charter

The Charter is our constitution. It sets out the objects for which we exist, namely ‘[to] advance any purpose which is exclusively charitable and which shall

* promote a wider knowledge of the United Kingdom;
* develop a wider knowledge of the English language;
* encourage cultural, scientific, technological and other educational co-operation between the United Kingdom and other countries;
* or otherwise promote the advancement of education’.


Our relation to government

The British Council operates at arm’s length from the UK government and it does not carry out its functions on behalf of the Crown. However, the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs is answerable to parliament for the policies, operations and performance of the British Council whilst the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is the British Council's Sponsoring Department.

Official documents regarding the Council's relationship with the FCO can be found under our corporate publications page.


Accountability

As an executive non-departmental public body we account for ourselves yearly to the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Commons and, upon request, to the Public Accounts Committee. As a registered charity we are subject to charities legislation and to scrutiny by the Charity Commission. The National Audit Office published a value for money audit of the British Council in 2008.

We are open in admitting mistakes when they are made and encourage a culture of willingness to learn from them.


Equality and diversity

Find out about our approach to promoting equality and managing diversity on our Equal Opportunity and Diversity pages.


Related charitable trusts

The British Council acts as trustee for a number of charities and trusts. Our involvement with these charities is consistent with and contributes towards the achievement of the British Council's charitable objects. Should you require further information, please contact ancillary.trusts@britishcouncil.org.

The level of responsibility held and the contributions made by the British Council varies from charity to charity:

* British Council as the sole corporate trustee
* British Council as a corporate trustee
http://www.britishcouncil.org/new
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BIA
BIA was established in 2007 by educators dedicated to teaching English to students from all over the world. Our school offers an excellent education at an affordable price.
http://www.biaenglish.com
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BLC is a English school in Bristol. Invest in your future and learn English in one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the UK.
http://www.blc-english.co.uk
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At British English we provide training to increase your foreign language resources, british english, academy of british english, british english in delhi, spoken english online which help you to enhance your confidence and body language.
http://www.britishenglish.in
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The British Academics provides Certificate in English Language (CELA) courses for children and adults from all countries worldwide. You can study for the course using textbooks or internet and complete the course within 6 months. The flexible courses can be studied anytime and anywhere providing a fast, convenient and affordable way for you to obtain a true English Language Certificate and to prove your English Language proficiency and knowledge to current or future employers or to seek employment overseas or at large multinational corporations where the knowledge of the English Language are required.
http://www.certificateinenglish.com
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The Department of English is one of the largest and most vibrant departments at NIU. We teach courses across the full spectrum of English studies—including American and British literature, English language and linguistics, rhetoric and composition, technical and professional writing, creative writing, and English education.
http://www.engl.niu.edu
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Located in Idaho’s center of government and enterprise, Boise State University provides a stimulating educational environment, as well as cultural, recreational, and professional opportunities for students.The campus is situated along the banks of the Boise River, just a few minutes walk from downtown Boise.
http://english.boisestate.edu
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Barnard College
http://english.barnard.edu
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BYU Department of English
http://english.byu.edu
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Improve and practice English on the Internet for free at Bell English Online, the Internet's premier multimedia website for learning English language
http://www.bellenglish.com
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