Education Charities That specialise in Higher education
Discover 1,595 Education charities that specialise in higher education. 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.
Merky Foundation Limited
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareA UK Foundation committed to fighting racial inequalities, justice reform, discrimination, employment and social inclusion within the black community. To protect, promote and strengthen the social, economic, educational and political capital of black people. Advancing self-empowerment, liberation and well being by provisions including bursaries primarily, but not exclusively, Cambridge University.
Barking, Havering And Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust Charity Fund
Education, HealthTo receive income and purchase equipment and amenities for any charitable purpose or purposes relating to the National Health Service.
The Margaret Thatcher Scholarship Trust
EducationTo promote and advance education at the University of Oxford, and in particular at Somerville College, providing financial support to outstanding students from all over the world and supporting academic posts and other initiative which help nurture the talents of these students.
The Stewards' Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionThe Stewards' Trust is a Christian teaching charity, seeking to promote and encourage the Christian faith by providing Bible-based teaching, worship and ministry in a relaxed setting. The Trust works with people of all ages through three main strands - houseparties, youth events and schools/universities work.
University For The Creative Arts Students' Union
EducationUniversity for the Creative Arts Students' Union (UCASU) provides support, opportunities, and activities to students attending the University for the Creative Arts. UCASU promotes the interests and welfare of students and represents, supports and advises students. It is the recognised representative channel between students and the University.
Higher Education Policy Institute
Charitable activities, EducationOur aim is to ensure as far as possible that higher education policy development in the UK is informed by research and by knowledge of the experience of others.
Bay Hospitals Charity
Education, HealthThe Charity's aim is to use the donations received to enhance the services provided by University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, thereby improving patient care. This is acheived through the provision of additional equipment, services, training and education. The Charity also funds items directly related to patient and staff welfare which could not be purchased using NHS funds.
Wrexham Students' Union LTD
EducationWrexham Glyndwr Students? Union is a students? union within the meaning of the Education Act 1994. The Union is devoted to the educational interests and welfare of its Student Members.
Society For Research Into Higher Education
EducationThe Society for Research into Higher Education:- works to enhance the role of Higher Education Research within the higher education sector- encourages and supports newer researchers coming into the field - provides opportunities for the publication of research and scholarship- organises conferences and seminars.
The Arts Emergency Service
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationThe Charity's objects are to promote the Arts and Higher Education and to encourage, maintain and develop public education and appreciation of the Arts and Higher Education, to remove barriers to young people who wish to study an Arts degree and to promote, improve, develop and maintain the appreciation of the Arts.
Aneurin Bevan University Local Health Board Charitable Fund And Other Related Charities
EducationThe main purpose of the charity is to apply income for any charitable purpose relating to the National Health Service delivered by the Aneurin Bevan University Local Health Board.
The Kemach Foundation
Economic and community development, Education, SocietyThe goal of The Kemach Foundation is to increase the levels of Haredim in the Israeli workforce. Its objectives are achieved by individually addressing financial and academic challenges and facilitating job placement to confront critical issues of social mobility, equal access to higher education and workforce participation.
British Accreditation Council For Independent Further And Higher Education
EducationImprove and enhance the standards of independent further and higher educational institutions by the establishment of a system of accreditation of such institutions and their programmes of study and by the provision of an advisory and consultancy service in the field of further and higher education in the United Kingdom and Elsewhere.
The Hanoon Foundation
Charity and VCS support, EducationThe Hanoon Foundation, previously known as FQMS, raises funds and organises support for many aspects of medical education in the different medical schools in Palestine
Keele Postgraduate Association
Charitable activities, Education, LeisurePostgraduate student representation and welfare / safeguarding at Keele University,Raising awareness and campaigning on postgraduate student issues both locally and nationally,Providing events and entertainment for postgraduate students at Keele University,Raising the profile of postgraduate education at Keele University,Fostering a sense of a postgraduate community at Keele University.
Girls Are Investors
Beneficiary group, EducationWe educate young women about and inspire them to pursue careers in investing with an suite of online resources and a strong network of female role models, who speak in high schools and universities around the UK and feature on our online channels, delivering compelling and high-impact messages on the many benefits of investing.
The 93 Percent Club Foundation
Education, Leisure, Social welfareThe 93 Percent Club Foundation is a social mobility charity providing advice, assistance, support, recreational activities and educational programmes for university students across the UK who attended state schools or are from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Culham St Gabriel's Trust
Education, ReligionSupporting research, development and innovation in religious education/religion and worldviews education, taking account of the current context of education in England and Wales. Grants and scholarship programmes related to RE; Programme of websites, professional development, events and resources to support teachers of RE; Partnerships with Higher Education, RE associations and RE organisations.
University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire Charity
Beneficiary group, Education, HealthAs the charity for University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (University Hospital and the Hospital of St Cross) and Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust we exist to make things better for patients, their families and the staff who treat them. We provide funding for important equipment, pioneering research and all the important extras that makes the care so special.
London North West Healthcare Charitable Fund
Education, HealthActivities of the charity include supporting London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust and other NHS organisations in North West London, by providing funds to benefit patients and staff and by purchasing complementary equipment or services for which the organisations are unable to provide funding through the NHS exchequer sources.
Association Of Higher Education Professionals
EducationThe Object of the Association is to advance and assist in the advancement of education by fostering sound methods of leadership, management and administration in further and higher education by education, training, and other means.
Zero Gravity Fund
EducationTalent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. Zero Gravity is changing that. Our scholarships give ambitious students from low-income backgrounds the freedom to focus on their studies and future careers without financial stress holding them back. And with Zero Gravity's career support, our students don't just survive at university - they unlock the future they never thought possible.
Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of The University Church Of St Mary The Virgin
Education, ReligionTo cooperate with the minister in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
Standwithus UK
Beneficiary group, EducationDispelling misinformation about Middle East conflict. Through brochures, speakers, conferences, missions to Israel, and Internet, we strive to ensure that an accurate story is told on university campuses and in communities, the media, libraries, & churches. Educating young people about Middle East conflict & training them to deal with challenges and discrimination on campus and in high schools
Tutors United
EducationTo advance the education of state school pupils in the UK by providing community-basedtutoring programmes in such ways as the charity trustees see fit, including by university students. As aresult, we expect to see pupils increase their academic attainment, become confident in learning and thrive as independent learners and have a successful transition to secondary school.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many higher-education education charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,595 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 (£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 higher-education education charities?
Higher-education 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 higher-education education charities?
Across all higher-education 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 higher-education education charities?
Higher-education 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.