The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. It works in over 100 countries worldwide to build engagement and trust for the UK through the exchange of knowledge and ideas between people. It works in the arts, education, English, science, sport and governance. It is a non-political organisation which operates at arm’s length from government. The British Council creates opportunities and enables talent and ideas to be shared freely, broadening the international view of people both in the UK and other countries. It works to build mutually beneficial and lasting relationships between the future leaders of Australia, the UK, the East Asian region and the world. In Australia British Council initiatives cross the areas of arts and creative industries, education, science, innovation and climate change.