The Charity Learning Consortium

What The Charity Learning Consortium does

The Charity Learning Consortium (legal entity: CL Consortium Limited, company number 06202624) is a UK-based membership organisation founded in 2003 by CEO Martin Baker, providing a Moodle-based Learning Management System (LMS) and a curated eLearning content library exclusively to UK charities and non-profit organisations. The platform is built on cloud-hosted Moodle with proprietary enhancements including FormTrack (custom form builder with allocation rules), Learning Pathways (structured learning journeys), Personal Development Log, Team Insights (reporting and analytics), RoadMap, Learning Data Store, and Multi-factor Authentication. The content library covers 500+ topics across safeguarding, GDPR, health and safety, fundraising, trustees and governance, mental health, and volunteering, with a dedicated bite-size video library called Clear Lessons and a charity-specific collection called The Charity Essentials. The company is B Corp certified, Cyber Essentials certified, and a Living Wage Employer, and operates the wholly-owned Charity Mentoring Network community platform as a related subsidiary.

The business operates exclusively within the UK third sector on an annual subscription model, with a dedicated small-charity package and an Admin+ tier providing limited hands-on administration services. The go-to-market is direct sales via discovery calls, demo requests, and member referrals, supported by content marketing, quarterly networking events, and the annual Charity Learning Awards. The company serves 400+ member charities including RSPCA, Barnardo's, YMCA, Amnesty International, National Trust, Mind, St John, and Shaw Trust, with full UK geographic coverage through its Stroud headquarters and Gloucester registered office. By 2026 the platform has supported training outcomes including 750,000 NHS Volunteer Responders via Royal Voluntary Service during COVID-19 and 500+ onboarding inductions at Shaw Trust. The company is bootstrapped, with no external funding rounds disclosed, and is operating profitably as a membership-based consortium.

Name

The Charity Learning Consortium

Legal name

CL Consortium Limited

Website

https://charitylearning.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Charity Learning Consortium is a UK-based membership organisation that provides a Moodle-based Learning Management System and a 500+ topic eLearning content library exclusively to UK charities and non-profit organisations, serving 400+ members on an annual subscription model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Learning Management System

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Core LMS Platforms (Academic & Corporate) (EDAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Social Learning & Community-Enabled LMS (EDAFAAAH), Educational Digital Courseware & Learning Platforms (LMS-Integrated) (MPAJABAH), Learning Technology & LMS/LXP Implementation (BPACANAH)

Keywords

• Charity eLearning
• Learning management system
• Nonprofit training platform
• Compliance eLearning
• Volunteer development

Headquarters

HQ city

Stroud

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Annual LMS Subscriptions: The company generates revenue primarily through annual subscription fees for LMS access, eLearning content, and membership benefits. Subscriptions run for a minimum of one year with automatic annual renewal unless cancelled 60 days prior.
2. Membership Services: Membership includes access to the learning platform, eLearning library, support, events, and community networking. Pricing varies by organisation size and tier.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Charity Learning Consortium sells annual memberships that bundle a bespoke, cloud-hosted Moodle-based Learning Management System (LMS) with an eLearning content library of 500+ topics covering compliance, safeguarding, GDPR, health and safety, fundraising, volunteering, and wellbeing, plus charity-specific bite-sized video content via The Charity Essentials and Clear Lessons. Membership includes expert onboarding, ongoing support, quarterly community networking events, and access to the broader third-sector L&D community.

Product overview

The Charity Learning Consortium provides a unified eLearning and LMS offering for charities and nonprofits, consisting of a bespoke cloud-hosted Learning Management System (LMS) built on Moodle, combined with an extensive eLearning content library of over 500 topics. The core platform is complemented by dedicated video learning through Clear Lessons and value-added modules including Team Insights (reporting), Learning Pathways and RoadMap (learning journey management), Personal Development Log, Form Track, and Learning Data Store. Content is delivered through The Charity Essentials (charity-specific bite-sized video library) and broader topic collections. The Charity Mentoring Network operates as a related community platform. Support, events, and a community of L&D professionals are provided as part of membership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Learning Management System (LMS) A bespoke, cloud-hosted Learning Management System built on Moodle that enables UK charities to deliver eLearning, track learner progress, manage compliance training, automate processes, and generate custom reports.
• eLearning Content Library

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ charities served across the UK
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IAM LearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationeLearning content provider partner offering wider range of courses through the Charity Learning Consortium platform
• The Access GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital learning partner providing additional content integration for Charity Learning Consortium members
• Charity Mentoring NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationPart of CL Consortium group - community platform connecting organisations, staff and volunteers together to share knowledge and expertise; connects 200,000 charities

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Direct peers

• Learning Pool: UK and Ireland-based LMS provider offering learning solutions tailored to public, third, and private sectors. Directly comparable to CLC as a regionally focused LMS specialist competing in the UK market.
• Kallidus: UK-based LMS and talent management provider serving mid-market and enterprise customers. Comparable to CLC as a UK-headquartered LMS vendor targeting HR/L&D buyers with subscription-based learning platforms.
• LearnDash: WordPress-based LMS plugin used by organisations to deliver online courses and training. Comparable to CLC as an LMS technology provider focused on course delivery, compliance and tracking, though primarily targeting WordPress ecosystems.
• TalentLMS: Cloud-based LMS platform used by small and mid-sized organisations for employee and customer training. Comparable to CLC as a subscription LMS targeting budget-conscious training buyers with out-of-the-box content libraries.
• Thinkific: Course creation and LMS platform used by organisations to deliver branded online learning experiences. Comparable to CLC as an LMS/courseware platform with course libraries, learner management and subscription pricing.

Broad incumbents

• Docebo: Publicly-traded enterprise LMS platform serving large multinational customers across multiple verticals. Comparable to CLC as an LMS provider with subscription pricing, content libraries, and learning path functionality, though operating at much larger scale and broader scope.
• Litmos: Enterprise LMS provider offering compliance, sales enablement, and employee training solutions. Comparable to CLC as an LMS/courseware vendor with subscription pricing and pre-built content libraries, though targeting larger enterprise customers.
• Skillsoft: Large-scale corporate learning and LMS provider offering content libraries, compliance training, and leadership development. Comparable to CLC as a comprehensive LMS/content provider targeting workforce training, though operating at enterprise scale.

Emerging players

• Moodle: Open-source LMS platform provider offering Moodle Workplace and cloud-hosted versions of the Moodle LMS. Comparable to CLC because CLC's core technology is built on Moodle, making Moodle both a platform dependency and a potential alternative for charities.
• Easygenerator: Authoring tool and LMS platform enabling organisations to create, distribute, and track eLearning content. Comparable to CLC as a subscription-based learning platform with course management, though more focused on course authoring than full LMS delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCINaWlgXGL7t3ueOTkcDUZw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-charity-learning-consortium
• Xx.com/charitylearning

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about The Charity Learning Consortium