What ELATT does

ELATT (East London Advanced Technology Training) is a registered charity founded in 1984 and headquartered in Hackney, London. It delivers free vocational education to approximately 900 learners per year across adults aged 19+, young people aged 16-24 through its Sixth Form provision, and refugees and migrants requiring ESOL and skills support. Courses span digital skills, business administration, software development, web design, ESOL, and (from September 2026) Hospitality & Customer Service, Early Years, Health & Social Care, and Youth Work, delivered across multiple London boroughs through both in-person and online channels.

The charity operates a conventional education technology stack: Pro Suite (Tribal Maytas) management information system for learner records, Microsoft Office 365 for productivity, and Google Analytics for web insight. It holds ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 27001 (information security) certifications and is Ofsted registered and Mayor of London accredited. The organisation is a Living Wage employer and a TES award winner, signals that are used to reinforce its positioning with funders and learners.

Its business model is grant-funded rather than tuition-driven: all courses are free to learners, and income is assembled from public-sector grants (ESFA, Mayor of London, National Lottery Community Fund, Home Office) and charitable trusts, supplemented by corporate partnerships with UBS, Sopra Steria, and Opus 2 that supply volunteer instructors, mentoring, work placements, and topical sessions such as 'AI in the workplace'. Corporate contributions effectively subsidise delivery capacity and provide employer signal-back into curriculum design.

Name

ELATT

Legal name

East London Advanced Technology Training (ELATT)

Website

https://elatt.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ELATT is a London-based registered charity providing free vocational courses in digital skills, business administration, software development, ESOL, and related disciplines to adults aged 19+, young people aged 16-24, and refugees across multiple London boroughs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Charitable Funding and Grants: ELATT operates as a registered charity (299186) funded primarily through grants and donations from public sector funders including ESFA, Mayor of London, Community Fund, and charitable trusts. The organisation fundraises to keep courses free for students.
2. Donations: Individual and corporate donations through platforms like Givey and direct contributions from supporters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ELATT is a registered charity that delivers free vocational training and qualifications to Londoners across three programme areas: Adult Vocational Learning (aged 19+), Sixth Form (aged 16-24), and Life Skills for refugees and migrants. Courses cover business administration, computer engineering, software development, web design, IT for the office, functional skills maths, ESOL/English, and teaching assistant qualifications from Entry Level through Level 3, with wraparound employability, careers, and wellbeing support.

Product overview

ELATT (East London Advanced Technology Training) is an award-winning education charity offering vocational training and qualifications across multiple disciplines. The portfolio consists of three main programme areas: Adult Vocational Learning for those aged 19+ (covering Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Software Development, Web Design, IT for Office, and Functional Skills), ELATT Sixth Form for 16-24 year olds (including digital skills, creative media, game design, and GCSE English/Maths with PSD programme), and Life Skills for refugees and migrants (ESOL, Teaching Assistant). All programmes are supported by Employability & Careers Service and Wellbeing Service wraparound support. The organisation offers courses at various levels from Entry Level through Level 3, leading to qualifications from City & Guilds, Pearson Edexcel, and other awarding bodies. Courses are primarily free for Londoners, funded through charitable grants and public sector funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Vocational Learning Vocational training programme for adults aged 19+ helping them retrain, return to work, or start a digital career through City & Guilds and Pearson Edexcel qualifications.
• Business Administration Courses Courses at Levels 1, 2, and 3 providing essential office, digital, and customer service skills leading to City & Guilds qualifications.
• Computer Engineering Courses Level 2 and Level 3 courses covering technical computing skills and digital technologies for aspiring computer engineers.
• Software Development Courses Vocational courses in software development at Level 2 and Level 3 for aspiring developers.
• Web Design and Development Courses Courses covering web design and development skills at various levels for creating digital content and websites.
• Functional Skills Maths Maths courses from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 for building numerical and problem-solving skills.
• IT for the Office Level 2 award covering essential IT skills for office and administrative environments.
• English Skills / ESOL English for Speakers of Other Languages courses from Entry Level 1 to Entry Level 3 for migrants, refugees, and new arrivals, available both online and in-person.
• ELATT Sixth Form Digital skills courses, employability support, and personal development for young people aged 16-24, including Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Creative Media, Game Design, Software Development, and GCSE qualifications.
• Life Skills Programme Programmes for refugees and migrants to learn English, make friends, and find employment, including ESOL, Teaching Assistant qualifications, and community integration support.
• Teaching Assistant Course Level 2 and Level 3 courses preparing students for roles supporting teachers in educational settings.
• Personal and Social Development (PSD) Programme Programme delivered in partnership with King's Trust helping Sixth Form students build life skills, employability skills, and personal confidence, leading to a recognised Personal Development and Employability Skills qualification.
• Employability & Careers Service Support service providing practical careers advice, CV help, job application assistance, interview preparation, and employability workshops.
• Wellbeing Service Support service offering mindfulness, breathwork, dance, stress management, and creative activities workshops to help students manage wellbeing, build confidence, and develop leadership skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of students with work experience move into employment (compared to 30% without experience)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sopra SteriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSopra Steria hosts ELATT students for technology learning experiences including visits to their Digilab for coding for Internet of Things devices. Company representatives provide insights on hiring and workplace skills, and the partnership supports work experience and mentoring opportunities.
• Opus 2coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpus 2 hosts ELATT students for work placements and has praised their attitude and aptitude. Technical Project Manager Gurdeep Bhabra has testified to the dedication and high performance of ELATT students.
• Second HomecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Second Home includes hosting Language Labs sessions and creative career insight workshops for ELATT students at their co-working spaces.
• BootstrapcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBootstrap hosts groups of ELATT students for creative career insight workshops and arranges work experience days. Their Charity Partnerships Manager Cathy Burns reports students bring fresh perspectives.
• UBScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUBS hosts ELATT students at their London offices for sessions on AI in the workplace, cybersecurity fundamentals, and hands-on decision-making exercises. Also supports EPQ learner presentations.
• King's TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKing's Trust partners with ELATT on the Personal and Social Development programme for Sixth Form students, helping build essential life skills, employability skills, and personal confidence.
• MimecastminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry partner supporting ELATT through corporate giving and workplace opportunities.
• Wellington Management UK FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation providing financial support and corporate giving to ELATT.
• State StreetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry partner supporting ELATT through corporate giving and workplace opportunities.
• MarketAxessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry partner supporting ELATT through corporate giving and workplace opportunities.
• InvestlandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry partner supporting ELATT through corporate giving and workplace opportunities.
• FocusriteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry partner supporting ELATT through corporate giving and workplace opportunities.
• HeadlinersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNews agency for young people that partners with ELATT for creative media projects including filmmaking on homelessness and community inclusion.
• London Wildlife TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organisation partnering with ELATT on projects raising awareness of environmental issues.
• Circle CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWork experience provider offering placement opportunities to ELATT students in the fashion and creative industries.
• Mobius IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company that has hosted ELATT students for work experience, sharing testimonials about the positive impact on students.
• Withers InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational law firm that has hosted ELATT students for work placements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kaplan UK: Major UK vocational and professional training provider delivering courses across business, IT, and employability skills — comparable to ELATT's adult vocational and sixth-form programmes.
• QA Ltd: UK-based commercial vocational and digital skills training provider offering apprenticeships, bootcamps, and corporate training — overlapping directly with ELATT's IT, business administration, and digital skills portfolio for adult learners.
• Babington Group: UK vocational training and apprenticeship provider offering business administration, digital, and customer service qualifications — overlaps directly with ELATT's core adult course catalogue.
• King's Trust (The Prince's Trust): UK youth-focused charity providing employability, personal development, and training programmes for 16–24-year-olds — directly comparable to ELATT's Sixth Form and Personal & Social Development programmes (and already a delivery partner).
• HIT Training Ltd: UK vocational training and apprenticeship provider with courses in business administration, IT, and digital skills — closely comparable to ELATT's adult vocational curriculum and apprenticeship pathways.

Regional players

• Newham College of Further Education: East London FE college delivering ESOL, vocational, and digital skills to local adult learners — comparable geography and demographic to ELATT's Hackney/Tower Hamlets catchment.
• West London College: London-based FE college offering adult vocational, ESOL, and digital skills courses — directly competes with ELATT in West London boroughs for the same ESFA/AEB-funded learner pool.
• Waltham Forest College: East London further education college serving adult learners with vocational, ESOL, and digital programmes — overlapping operating geography and learner segments with ELATT in Waltham Forest.

Broad incumbents

• BPP University / BPP Professional Education: Large professional education group in the UK offering vocational, professional, and management courses — overlaps with ELATT's business administration and digital skills streams, with a broader and more commercial remit.

Others

• City and Guilds: UK awarding body for vocational qualifications; ELATT delivers City & Guilds-accredited courses. Comparable as an ecosystem participant shaping the same curriculum and outcomes framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/elattlondon
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/elatt1984
• Facebookfacebook.com/elattgroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elatt
• Instagraminstagram.com/elattlondon

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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