Why partner with us?

For more than 80 years, the British Council has been making a real difference to the lives of millions of people in the UK and around the world.

We are driven by our mission to build trust and opportunity. Our goals are ambitious, and we will only achieve them in partnerships.

We work with thousands of national and international organisations each year, aligning our strategies and delivering high-performing partnerships around the world.

1. Market presence

   We’re on the ground where it matters. We’ve been working in Yemen for over 50 years, during which time we’ve consistently carried out the cultural relations work we’re known for.

2. Thought leadership

   We work across public, private and third sectors, in the UK and worldwide. This puts us in a unique position to facilitate discussions and develop new thinking, finding innovative solutions to the challenges of the day. In ِِِApril 2014 delegates from Yemen attended Going Global, our international education conference that brings together delegates from throughout higher and further education. 

3. Workforce engagement

   Our work reaches 600 million people globally every year. Our capacity to deliver on the ground means we can work with you to develop inspiring and relevant engagement programmes for current and future employees.

4. Corporate responsibility

   We are one of the UK’s largest charities. Our objectives span education, the arts, English and intercultural dialogue, and we like working with partners who share our goals.

5. Global network

   Established in 1934, the British Council has 191 offices in 110 countries and territories. We have close working relationships with UK government departments, national governments and ministries, and international government organisations. Our networks operate at all levels, from government ministers to young learners.