Education for Change (EfC)

website:

http://www.efc.co.uk

Company details

What does it do?

Provides consultancy services for education development and information services.

How is it social?

EfC's mission is to 'support affirmative educational and social change'. It has policies that promote equality, equal opportunities, environmental stewardship and health & safety. The company offsets its greenhouse gas emissions.

What is its business model?

Education for Change (EfC) is an independent consulting and research company specialising in:

Education (including education development, lifelong learning and e-learning).
Information services and libraries.
Cultural heritage.
Educational publishing and information dissemination.

EfC's core business is formal education, informal education and life-long learning. It advises on information service management and delivery, supports libraries, museums and archives in developing an effective presence in the global information market.

Its projects include feasibility studies for library resources, the evaluation of ICT projects, and the design and provision of language courses. Its clients include various public sector bodies, cultural organisations, and ministries of education in Europe, Africa and beyond.

Its history

EfC was founded in 1990 by John Wood, originally focusing on library and information services in the UK and internationally. It was registered as a limited company in 1997. It soon expanded to provide education management and publishing, and leadership studies. In 1999 EfC was boosted by a specialist in Information Communications Technology (ICT). This allowed EfC to develop capabilities in digital cultural, educational and research resources across the heritage, information and higher education sectors.

More information

Current shareholders:	N/A
Chair:	N/A
Year of incorporation:	1997

Company snapshot

Company type:	Ltd
Address:	17A Christopher Street, London, GB, EC2A 2BS
Telephone:	+44 (0)20 7247 3370
Blog:
CEO:	Julie Carpenter
Industrial sector:	Business services
Social / Environmental benefit:	Poverty alleviation; Climate change;
Certifications:
Social business sector:	Education and Training;

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