Association Of Commonwealth Universities
Also known as: A C U
Working with our members and others to promote and contribute to the provision of excellent higher education for the benefit of all people throughout the Commonwealth and beyond. Administration and funding of student scholarships.
Activities & Mission
Working with our members and others to promote and contribute to the provision of excellent higher education for the benefit of all people throughout the Commonwealth and beyond. Administration and funding of student scholarships.
Areas of Operation
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 26% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 15% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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 | £8,069,000 | £8,334,000 | £6,915,000 | £34,225,000 | £5,409,000 | 84 / 0 |
| 2024 | £7,747,000 | £10,104,000 | £8,206,000 | £32,855,000 | £5,696,000 | 85 / 0 |
| 2023 | £11,130,000 | £12,278,000 | £12,049,000 | £32,442,000 | £5,396,000 | 134 / 0 |
| 2022 | £10,433,000 | £12,039,000 | £11,756,000 | £33,807,000 | £5,994,000 | 130 / 0 |
| 2021 | £9,869,000 | £10,921,000 | £10,657,000 | £35,832,000 | £6,669,000 | 133 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Association Of Commonwealth Universities
What does Association Of Commonwealth Universities do?
Working with our members and others to promote and contribute to the provision of excellent higher education for the benefit of all people throughout the Commonwealth and beyond. Administration and funding of student scholarships.
How much income did Association Of Commonwealth Universities report in 2025?
Association Of Commonwealth Universities reported total income of £8.07m and reported expenditure of £8.33m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Association Of Commonwealth Universities?
Association Of Commonwealth Universities has a program ratio of 85.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Association Of Commonwealth Universities registered as a charity?
Association Of Commonwealth Universities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 March 1963 as charity number 314137. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Association Of Commonwealth Universities?
Association Of Commonwealth Universities is governed by a board of 20 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Association Of Commonwealth Universities operate?
Association Of Commonwealth Universities operates in Camden, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Association Of Commonwealth Universities a registered charity?
Yes — Association Of Commonwealth Universities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 314137.
Details
20-24 TAVISTOCK SQUARE
LONDON
WC1H 9HF
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- A C U
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated