Education Charities
Discover 32,755 Education charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
United Learning LTD
EducationTHE CHARITABLE GROUP PROVIDES EDUCATION THROUGH THE OPERATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AND THROUGH THE OPERATION OF ACADEMIES ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION AND THE EDUCATION FUNDING AGENCY
Cardiff University
EducationThe University provides Higher Education to the general public which will also include numerous research activities. For more detail see the Public Benefit Statement within the Annual Financial Statements.
Canterbury Christ Church University
Education, ReligionUNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION, INCLUDING RESEARCH.
The Girls' Day School Trust
Beneficiary group, EducationTo remain at the forefront of education, extend excellence and innovation in dynamic educationalsettings and maintain our leadership in the education of young people, principally women.
Barnardo's
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Social careBarnardo's helps children and young people to be safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful. We provide specialist support for children and young people, including those in and leaving care, facing mental health challenges, seeking sanctuary, at risk of exploitation and needing support accessing education, training and employment. We campaign for improved policy and attitudes towards childhood.
The Salvation Army
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Education, Social welfareA Christian Movement committed to putting belief into action: taking a holistic approach, engaging with physical, emotional and spiritual needs, offering services without discrimination.In addition to Christian Worship, in buildings and the open air, services include drop in centres, lunch clubs, parent and toddler groups, debt advice, youth clubs, after school clubs & emergency food parcels.
Oasis Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Education, Housing, ReligionOasis Charitable Trust is a family of organisations running community Hubs providing holistic support to the communities we serve. Our work includes our Academies programme, youthwork, Chaplaincy services & churches, anti human traffiking campaigning through STOP THE TRAFFIK, Higher Education courses through Oasis College and supported housing through Oasis Aquila Housing.
Swansea University
Economic and community development, EducationThe University advances learning and knowledge by teaching and research, and engages in activities to promote and contribute to cultural, social and economic development within Wales and beyond.
The Shaw Trust Limited
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareShaw Trust provides services to people who are disabled or otherwise disadvantaged, principally to help them find employment or to develop work and independence skills.
St Michael's School (leigh-On-Sea) Limited
EducationTo carry on as an Independent Preparatory School as an educational charity and to provide for the training and instruction of pupils on the basis of Christian principles
University Of South Wales/prifysgol De Cymru
EducationThe University provides education and training, and undertakes research for the public benefit
Royal Mencap Society
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, LeisureProvide support and advice services for people with a learning disabilty including care and support, advocacy, housing, leisure and employment. We work to improve services, challenge prejudice and directly support people to live their lives as they choose. We offer support through our website, printed resources and helpline. Our regional advisers offer direct support by phone, email and in person.
The Salvation Army Social Work Trust
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Saving of livesThe provision of supported accommodation for homeless people Older peoples housing and supportWork to help unemployed people back into workAnti-Human Trafficking workAddiction Support ServicesOutreach programmes and services to communitiesFamily tracing serviceFrontline assistance to emergency services personnel and people affected by disasters
Leicester Grammar School Trust
EducationProvision of education
The Archbishops' Council
Education, ReligionEnabling, supporting, sustaining & advancing of the Church's:-worship, spiritual & numerical growth-engagement with social justice & environmental issues-work in education, lifelong learning & discipleship-selection, training and resourcing of people for public ministry & lay vocations-inherited fabric of buildings, to maintain & develop these for worship & community service.
University Of Wales:trinity Saint David
EducationScholarship and a commitment to the quality of the learning experience are central to the mission of the UoW: Trinity Saint David. Through academic programmes delivered on campus and in the workplace, and the range of activities delivered in schools and community venues, existing initiatives will be built upon to widen access to HE and encourage participation from under-represented groups.
Lifearc
Education, ResearchSIC Code: 72110 - Research and experimental development on biotechnology1. Performing our own research in order to progress technologies and treatments for the benefit of human health.2. Work with universities, charities, public bodies and industry to accelerate the progression of biomedical discoveries to develop new treatments or therapeutics for the medical profession and public.
United Church Schools Trust
EducationThe provision of a liberal, practical and general education, which includes religious instruction in the doctrine and duties of Christianity, through the operation of independent schools.
Bangor University
EducationTEACHING, RESEARCH AND THE PROMOTION OF ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT.
Waythrough
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, HealthWaythrough was formed from the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. We work with people with complex, multiple needs and disadvantages and are committed to multi disciplinary working within our own teams and with external agencies. Our main areas of work focus are substance misuse, mental health challenges, residential support, families and young people, training and employment.
University Of Chester
EducationProvision of higher and further education.
The Football Foundation
Education, Facilities, LeisureThe Charity's current and on-going activities are:to put in place a new generation of modern facilities in parks, local leagues and schools;to provide capital/revenue support to increase participation in grass roots football, andto strenghten the links between football and the community and to harness its potential as a force for good in society.
Cardiff Metropolitan University
EducationTeaching and research opportunities for the public benefit
Liverpool School Of Tropical Medicine
EducationResearch into Tropical Diseases, Education, Training and Technical Assistance.
Prifysgol Aberystwyth
EducationUNIVERSITYEDUCATIONRESEARCH
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many education charities are there in the UK?
There are 32,755 registered education charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the education charities by income?
United Learning LTD is the largest by latest reported annual income (£786.0m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of education charities?
Education charities reported a combined annual income of £41.4bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for education charities?
Across all education charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 88.5%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of education charities?
Education charities have an average annual income of £743k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.