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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

British Council Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25

26 March 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Proposed by Chris Elmore Lab Ogmore

Foreign Affairs

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At a glance

Key points

  • The FCDO has announced that ODA funding for the British Council will be protected at current levels until 2028/29.
  • Non-ODA funding for the British Council will increase by 40 million over the period from 2024 to 2029.
  • This financial support aims to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the British Council.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the funding and support for the British Council's activities in the 2024-25 financial year.

Action requested

The FCDO has announced that ODA funding for the British Council will be protected at current levels until 2028/29, while non-ODA funding will increase by £40 million over the same period. This supports the long-term financial sustainability of the organisation and recognises its continuing financial pressures.

Key facts

  • The British Council received £162.5m core grant-in-aid from the FCDO in 2024/25.
  • ODA funding for the British Council will be protected at current levels up to the end of 2028/29.
  • Non-ODA funding for the British Council will increase by £40 million over three years.
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