What Green Corridor does

Green Corridor is a Specialist SEN College and registered UK charity (Charity No. 1092093, Company No. 04267457) that delivers individualised study programmes for young people aged 16-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities who hold an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The college operates from a single site on Main Road Nurseries, Stanwell Moor Road in Hillingdon, near Heathrow Terminal 5, with horticulture beds, catering/hospitality training kitchens, and outdoor learning spaces, and currently serves learners commissioned by 14 or more Local Authorities across West London and surrounding counties. Its core product set comprises a Foundation Programme (preparation for adulthood across Employment, Independent Living, Good Health, and Friends and Relationships pathways) and a Vocational Programme delivering Entry Level 3 to Level 2 qualifications through Horticulture, Catering and Hospitality, and Personal Employability pathways, supplemented by Functional Skills (Maths/English), an in-house Therapy Provision (SaLT, OT, Physiotherapy, Counselling), an Enrichment Programme, a Pre-Supported Internship launching September 2026, and a fee-paying Community Project for adults with additional needs.

The organisation's business model is a hybrid of public commissioning and charitable income. The dominant revenue stream is EHCP-funded placement fees paid by Local Authorities on an annual commissioning basis, with allocations decided through a formal consultation process involving a five-person admissions panel. Secondary revenue is generated through per-session fees for the Community Project (£40 per full-day session) and nominal ticket sales for learner events (e.g., £10 Learner Summer Party tickets), supplemented by donations via the CAF Donate fundraising platform and corporate volunteer engagement. There is no proprietary technology platform; delivery is entirely human-led, with all teaching staff trained in OT and SALT approaches and a dedicated therapy team led by a Head of Therapies who also serves as SENCO. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, centred on Local Authority commissioning relationships, scheduled open days, and direct engagement with parents, carers, and SEND support organisations.

Name

Green Corridor

Legal name

The Green Corridor

Website

https://greencorridor.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Green Corridor is a UK-registered charity and Specialist SEN College in Hillingdon that delivers individualised study programmes for young people aged 16-25 with SEND and EHCPs, funded primarily through Local Authority commissioning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Educational Needs (SEND) Post-16 Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Special educational needs
• Vocational training programs
• Post-16 education
• Learning disabilities support

Headquarters

HQ city

Hillingdon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Education Funding via EHCP: The primary revenue stream comes from funding provided through learners' Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP). Local Authorities commission places and fund the cost of education and therapy support for eligible students aged 16-25 with SEND.
2. Community Project Fees: Fees charged for the Community Project service which provides hands-on gardening, cooking, and practical life skills sessions for adults with additional needs. Sessions run Fridays 9:30am-3:30pm with optional morning sessions 9:30am-1pm. New clients receive a free trial session.
3. Learner Events and Activities: Revenue generated from learner events such as the annual Learner Summer Party, priced at £10 per ticket including BBQ meal.
4. Charitable Donations: Green Corridor is a registered charity (No. 1092093) that accepts donations through a fundraising platform to support young people and provide education and welfare services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Green Corridor is a Specialist SEN College and registered charity delivering individualised post-16 study programmes for young people aged 16–25 with SEND and an EHCP. It combines Foundation and Vocational Programmes (Horticulture, Catering and Hospitality, Personal Employability), Functional Skills (Maths and English), Therapy Provision, an Enrichment Programme, a Pre-Supported Internship Programme and a Community Project for adults with additional needs, all delivered from its Hillingdon campus near Heathrow Terminal 5.

Product overview

Green Corridor is a Specialist SEN College offering a unified educational programme for young people aged 16-25 with Special Educational Needs and an EHCP. The provision comprises two core programme types: the Foundation Programme (preparing learners for adulthood through Employment, Independent Living, Good Health, and Friends and Relationships pathways using Skills Builder methodology) and the Vocational Programme (providing employability qualifications from Entry Level 3 to Level 2 through Horticulture, Catering/Hospitality, and Personal Employability pathways). These core programmes are supported by Functional Skills (Maths and English), Therapy Provision (SaLT, OT, Physiotherapy, Counselling), Enrichment Programme (sports, cooking, RSE), Pre-Supported Internship Programme, and Community Project. Additional offerings include Learner Summer Party events and Alumni Group for ongoing community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foundation Programme Essential preparation for adulthood for learners aged 16-25, focusing on four key SEND pathways: Employment, Independent Living, Good Health, and Friends and Relationships. Incorporates Skills Builder methodology to develop fundamental life skills through hands-on learning, home cooking, basic gardening, PSHE curriculum, and community engagement.
• Vocational Programme Employability qualifications from Entry Level 3 to Level 2 for learners aged 16-25, delivered through three core pathways: Horticulture, Catering and Hospitality, and Personal Employability. All programmes incorporate Skills Builder soft skills training and are delivered in small groups by industry-trained tutors.
• Functional Skills Flexible, tailored learning in Maths and English for learners aged 16-25, supporting progression from Entry Level 1 through to Level 2. Skills are embedded within learners' destination focus, ensuring practical and relevant contexts that directly support their chosen pathway goals.
• Pre-Supported Internship Programme A year-long course preparing young people for supported internships and employment. Covers Travel Training, Work Readiness, Community Skills, Independence, Social Skills, and Practical Life Skills through hands-on learning in real community settings.
• Community Project A relaxed, friendly service for adults with additional needs to develop new skills at their own pace. Includes hands-on gardening, simple cooking, and practical life skills in a supportive community environment. Sessions run on Fridays from 9:30am to 3:30pm (or 9:30am-1pm morning only), priced at £40 per session with a free trial session for new clients.
• Therapy Provision A wide range of therapies designed around each learner's EHCP needs, including Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Physiotherapy, and Counselling. Also includes sensory circuits and whole-class therapy approaches such as Zones of Regulation.
• Enrichment Programme Learner-focused individual study programme designed to improve self-confidence, independence and life skills. Includes activities such as Boxing, Cooking, Relationships & Sex Education, Safeguarding, sports activities (partnership with Brentford FC Community Sports Trust and Hurricane Training), and lunchtime clubs.
• Learner Summer Party Annual end-of-year celebration event for learners, themed 'A Night at the Oscars' in 2026. Includes DJ, photo booth, BBQ, games and prizes. Tickets priced at £10 each (including BBQ meal), with confidential subsidies available on request.

Quantifiable outcome

• Learners progress to positive destinations including employment, further education, supported internships, or adult social care
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stockley ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStockley Park provides traffic safety training for Green Corridor learners and hosts regular corporate volunteer groups who support site maintenance and improvements. Their teams have painted fences, repaired benches, cleared car parks, and planted seeds to create a welcoming environment for learners. The partnership also provides traffic safety training helping learners build essential life skills and confidence.
• Brentford FC Community Sports TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing football sessions for learners as part of the sports activities programme. Learners have opportunities to play football during the day through this community sports partnership.
• Hurricane TrainingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing boxing sessions for learners as part of the Enrichment Programme activities. Boxing is one of the key sessions run by passionate and qualified internal and external professionals.
• Local Authorities (Hillingdon, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and surrounding areas)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal authorities commission places and fund education through learners' EHCPs. Green Corridor supports learners from Hillingdon and surrounding West London areas including Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington & Chelsea, Kingston, Slough, Surrey, Reading, Richmond, Windsor & Maidenhead, Wokingham, and Brent.
• Shaw TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed among support resources for learners in Hammersmith & Fulham, Hillingdon, and Hounslow areas. Provides employment support services including Change Project and Workwell North West London programmes.
• Community Organisations NetworkminorOthersGreen Corridor maintains relationships with various community organisations including Dramatize, DASH, Autism Berkshire, National Autistic Society, Mencap branches, and others to provide comprehensive support options and community engagement opportunities for learners.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ambitious about Autism: Ambitious about Autism operates specialist education settings (school and college) for autistic young people, including TreeHouse School and Ambitious College. Broader SEND specialism but overlapping post-16 provision, therapy integration, and Local Authority commissioning model.
• United Response: United Response is a national charity providing supported employment, education, and independent living services for people with learning disabilities and autism, including post-16 SEND pathways. Broader social-care provider that overlaps with Green Corridor's destinations focus.

Direct peers

• National Star College: National Star is a UK specialist further-education college for young people aged 16-25 with physical disabilities, learning difficulties, and acquired disabilities — same age band and EHCP-funded model as Green Corridor. Operates residential and day provision with embedded therapy teams.
• Linkage College: Linkage College is a specialist post-16 provider for learners with learning difficulties and disabilities in the East Midlands, delivering personalised employability and independence programmes. Closely comparable SEND cohort, age range, and Local Authority commissioning model.
• Orchard Hill College: Orchard Hill College is a specialist further-education college for students with SEND aged 16-25, offering vocational, independence and employability pathways across multiple sites — same regulatory status and EHCP commissioning dynamic.
• Portland College (Aspire Group): Portland College is a specialist residential and day college for young people with complex physical and learning disabilities, offering vocational and independence-focused programmes funded through EHCPs. Comparable operating model and therapy integration.
• Henshaws Specialist College: Henshaws runs a specialist college in the North West for young people aged 16-25 with SEND, delivering independent living, vocational, and therapy-led programmes funded by Local Authorities. Comparable cohort, age band and Section 41-equivalent status.
• Treloar Trust: Treloar's provides specialist education and therapy for disabled young people (school and college phases), combining vocational pathways with on-site therapy — closely mirrors Green Corridor's EHCP-funded college model and integrated therapy approach.
• Derwen College: Derwen College is a specialist post-16 college for young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities, offering vocational pathways (hospitality, horticulture, retail) and independence training funded via Local Authorities — a near-identical operating model.
• Ruskin Mill Trust: Ruskin Mill Trust runs specialist independent schools and colleges using practical land-based education (horticulture, crafts, living skills) for young people with learning difficulties, including SEND. Directly comparable practical-skills, land-based pedagogy and learner profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/greencorridor.org.uk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/green-corridor
• Instagraminstagram.com/greencorridor_education

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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