Education Charities That specialise in Higher education
Discover 579 Education charities that specialise in higher education. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Catherine Pepys Foundation
EducationProviding financial assistance to residents of Cottenham, Cambs wishing to enter further or higher education or an apprenticeship
British Association For Chinese Studies
Education, HeritagePromotes the interests and priorities of Chinese studies in the UK at all levels; offers advice and support for people and institutions involved in the study of China incl. universities, schools, museums etc.; liaises with Area Studies organisations, government, funding bodies incl. HEFCE, AHRC & EHRC, business organisations; organises an Annual Conference (Sept) and publishes annual Bulletin.
Charity Of Dorothy, Lady Burghley
Beneficiary group, EducationThe trustees award bursaries or maintenance allowances or provide other financial assistance to beneficiaries tenable at any school, university or other institution. The beneficiaries are children or students who attend or have attended any school in the local Parishes of Stamford.
The Iden And Frewen Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureGrants for young people up to the age of 25 for educational (GCSE,further and higher education)and sporting purposes where the applicant has reached county standard or equivalent. Grants also made to educational and voluntary organisations providing educational or leisure time activities. Applicants must be resident in the Parish of Northiam.
Ravenstonedale Educational Foundation
Charitable activities, EducationProvision of modest grants to students from the parish of Ravenstonedale who are taking courses in higher education.
Weedon Bec Trust
Arts, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfarePlaying Field leased to Parish Council for recreational facilities for the village i.e Village Fetes, Car Boot Sales, School Sports, Fair etc. Book Grants for students of 18yrs or over in full time education in college or university.
Cardiganshire Intermediate And Technical Education Fund
EducationTo help with College or University fees or to supplement existing grants
A.o.u.g. Foundation For Education
Charitable activities, EducationAwards grants to individuals, from other defined groups and sponsors. Such grants are made to students of the Open University in their final year of Research and occasional Bursaries are awarded.
Trust Property Held In Connexion With The Order Of Marian Fathers (west Bridgford Nottingham)
Education, ReligionThe Lithuanian Catholic Centre focuses on the Lithuanian Catholic students in the British Universities and on research work on the role of the Catholic church in liberation of Lithuania from the Soviet occupation
The Alenson And Erskine Educational Foundation
EducationGive grants annually in November to school leavers from the Parishes of Old Leake, New Leake and Wrangle, to help fund further/higher education, a profession, a trade or a calling.
Lowestoft Church And Town Educational Foundation
Charitable activities, EducationThis Charity makes grants to Higher Education Students aged under 25 from Lowestoft, and to State Schools in the Lowestoft area
Cecil M Yuill Foundation
Educationa) Sponsoring Chair in the field of Construction at Teesside University.b) making cash awards to students for their application and excellence of achievement.c) Other awards within the objects of the Foundation.
Hundon Educational Foundation
Arts, Education, LeisureProviding financial assistance to residents of the parish of Hundon under 25 years of age to pay fees for educational courses (including music and sports), for educational outings, for books or fees for students at college or university, or for any other educational purpose.
The Eva Colorni Memorial Trust
Education, Social welfareGives bursaries to Economics students at London Metropolitan University suffering financial hardship.Organises public lectures once every 18-24 months (on average).
Castle Caereinion United Charities
Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfareThe Charity is intended to assist elderly people or anyone suffering hardship or any other person who deserves support and also makes payments for Higher Education to assist students with fees, travel or other maintenance.It is limited to residents of the community of Castle Caereinion.
William Collins
Beneficiary group, EducationThe William Collins Charity was set up in the seventeenth century in Corhampton to provide for the education of children in the parish.The eligibility is restricted as follows:1.The subject of the grant should be under 25 years old.Thus,college and university students,as well as parents of school children,may apply.2. subject of the grant should live within,"the Bridge Benefice".
Rothbury Educational Trust
EducationBursaries are available to students resident within the Parishes of Cartington, Hepple, Hesleyhurst, Rothbury, Snitter, Thropton and Tosson and the parts of the Parishes of Brinkburn, Hollinghill and Netherton that lie within the Ancient Parish of Rothbury. Applicants should be from 18 years to under the age of 25 (as of the 01.10 of the current year) and pursuing a course of Higher Education.
The Benevolent Fund Of Her Majesty's Inspectors Of Schools In England And Wales
Charitable activities, Education, Social welfareProviding loans and grants to retired HMI and their deppendents at times of acute needProviding pastoral support, including advice, to retired HMI and their dependentsDeveloping an educational information, news and comment internal web siteWorking with London University Insitute of Education to establish an on-line archive giving insights into HMIs work
Creeting St Mary Welfare Charities
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareThis small Charitable Trust can provide assistance for those in conditions of need, hardship or distress by reason of, age, illness unemployment, disability or the need to continue in further or higher education.The Trust is intended to benefit the residents of Creeting St. Mary, but may consider applications from persons resident immediately outside the parish.
Sheldon Memorial Trust
Charitable activities, Education, HeritageThe charity promotes education in history and the arts relating to the City of York. It makes grants or loans to secure the publication of information relating to York's history and promotes public lectures. It holds an essay competition and offers a university history prize. It also offers a schools' project.
Durham Hospitals Radio
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, HealthThe delivery of an efficient and friendly radio service to patients and their family and friends at the University Hospital of North Durham and the raising of self-sufficient funding through Donations and Fund-Raising activities.
Alderman Newton's Educational Foundation
EducationAssisting Students for higher education
Thomas Andrewes'
Beneficiary group, EducationContinuing to support only children from the parish of St Marys Farcet with their educational needs whilst still at school, university and apprenticeships supplying tools etc. Also the local church school for purposes not covered by the local educational authorities.
The European-Atlantic Movement
EducationTEAM is an independent educational foundation which aims to promote an understanding and discussion of world affairs and the institutions of international cooperation. It does so by arranging conferences for sixth form and other students at schools and universities and organising study tours for schools and teachers. See www.european-atlantic.org.uk.
The Twelve Men Of Wreay
Beneficiary group, Educationgrant to school and scholars bursaries to secondary school and university property upkeep
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many higher-education education charities are there in the UK?
There are 579 registered higher-education education charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the higher-education education charities by income?
United Learning LTD is the largest by latest reported annual income (£790.0m). 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 higher-education education charities?
Higher-education education charities reported a combined annual income of £19.7bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for higher-education education charities?
Across all higher-education education charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 91.7%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of higher-education education charities?
Higher-education education charities have an average annual income of £996k. 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.