Advance He
Also known as: The Higher Education Academy
Advance HE's purpose is to advance the professional practice of higher education to improve outcomes for the benefit of students, staff and society. Advance HE has been created to be ?of and for the sector? and is jointly owned by GuildHE and Universities UK.
Activities & Mission
Advance HE's purpose is to advance the professional practice of higher education to improve outcomes for the benefit of students, staff and society. Advance HE has been created to be ?of and for the sector? and is jointly owned by GuildHE and Universities UK.
Grants
Advance He makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £17,813,000
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £17,614,000 | £17,813,000 | £17,813,000 | £4,983,000 | £4,983,000 | 182 / 0 |
| 2024 | £19,194,000 | £10,001,000 | £10,001,000 | £5,176,000 | £5,176,000 | 206 / 0 |
| 2023 | £17,358,000 | £16,826,000 | £16,826,000 | -£4,016,000 | £7,038,000 | 172 / 0 |
| 2022 | £15,965,000 | £27,054,000 | £15,819,000 | -£4,549,000 | £9,093,000 | 150 / 0 |
| 2021 | £15,294,000 | £13,724,000 | £13,724,000 | £6,540,000 | £6,540,000 | 147 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Advance He
What does Advance He do?
Advance HE's purpose is to advance the professional practice of higher education to improve outcomes for the benefit of students, staff and society. Advance HE has been created to be ?of and for the sector? and is jointly owned by GuildHE and Universities UK.
How much income did Advance He report in 2025?
Advance He reported total income of £17.61m and reported expenditure of £17.81m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Advance He registered as a charity?
Advance He was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 January 2004 as charity number 1101607. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Advance He?
Advance He is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Mark Edmund Smith. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Advance He operate?
Advance He operates across 9 areas, including Australia, Bahrain, China and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Advance He a registered charity?
Yes — Advance He is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1101607.
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Also Known As
- The Higher Education Academy
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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