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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.

1,595
Charities
£41,404,805,161
Total Income
£743,247
Avg Income
88.5%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Whitelands College

Education

Whitelands College provides, conducts and develops higher and further education for men and women for a range of degree courses validated by Roehampton University, including the training of teachers.

Latest Income: £738,440
Areas of Operation: Wandsworth
Status: Registered
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The Society Of College, National And University Libraries

Charitable activities, Education

- Influencing government agencies and other bodies to develop policies and practices that support our vision- Adopting an advocacy role (in relation, for example, to legislative and scholarly communication developments)- Facilitative and collaborative working both within the sector and with other partners (including an observatory and technology watch role).

Latest Income: £732,403
Areas of Operation: Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Salters' Institute Of Industrial Chemistry

Arts, Education, Research

The Institute's core activities are:Curriculum DevelopmentSalters' Festivals of Chemistry - Day events held at universities throughout UK and Ireland for 11-13 year olds. Prizes for excellence in science educationSalters' Chemistry Camps - these were run annually for 15 year olds throughout UK. The Camps ceased in July 2015.

Latest Income: £723,184
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Cambridge Security Initiative 2017

Education

The Objects of the Charity are to advance education in relation to international security andintelligence issues through research, provision of educational programmes and collaborations in intelligence studies, teaching and research with national and international universities, the government of the UK and other nations.

Latest Income: £723,151
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Edhec Charitable Trust

Education

THE SUPPORT AND PROMOTION OF EDHEC BUSINESS SCHOOL; THE PROMOTION OF RESEARCH IN THOSE AREAS OF STUDY CARRIED OUT AT EDHEC; AND ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES CONNECTED WITH THE WORK AND MANAGEMENT OF EDHEC BUSINESS SCHOOL THAT ARE APPROVED BY THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION.

Latest Income: £709,165
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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University Of Cape Town Trust

Charity and VCS support, Education

To raise funds and support for the University of Cape Town in South Africa

Latest Income: £707,690
Areas of Operation: South Africa
Status: Registered
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Frank Longford Charitable Trust

Crime and Justice, Education

The main work of the Longford Trust is its scholarships programme offering financial, mentoring and employability support to young serving and ex-prisoners to continue their rehabilitation by studying for degrees at UK universities. It also arranges an annual Longford Lecture on prison reform and awards an annual Longford Prize for outstanding achievement in the field of prison reform.

Latest Income: £696,283
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Cubc Rowing Charitable Fund

Education, Leisure

Advancement of amateur sport of representative rowing at Cambridge University and advancement of sports education for representative rowing at Cambridge University for the public benefit

Latest Income: £690,173
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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London Metropolitan University Students' Union

Education, Leisure

Promoting the interests and welfare of Students at London Met Uni (LMU) during their course of study and representing, supporting and advising Students; Being the recognised representative channel between Students and LMU and any other external bodies; and Providing social, cultural, and recreational activities and forums for discussions for the personal development of its Students.

Latest Income: £672,653
Areas of Operation: Islington
Status: Registered
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Iag UK & Europe

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Health

The provision of spiritual care, (worship). Assemblies children school (Sunday). Caring women and other charity projects - (Lydia Mission). Training, education - (IAG Academy of Higher Education ) National conference ,Youth camp ,seminars , (personal, family counselling).IAG TV and Broad casting media for reaching people. Return to Life project runs for mental well being and equipping people .

Latest Income: £670,875
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Solent Students' Union

Education, Leisure

THE UNION'S OBJECTS ARE THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF STUDENTS AT SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY: PROMOTING THEIR INTERESTS AND WELFARE, PROVIDING REPRESENTATION, ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE, PROVIDING SOCIAL, CULTURAL, SPORTING AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES,PROVIDING FORUMS FOR DISCUSSION AND DEBATE FOR THEIR PERSONAL BENEFIT

Latest Income: £670,436
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Westminster College Trust, Oxford

Education, Religion

Promoting higher education in the interests of the Methodist Church.

Latest Income: £665,951
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Ben Gurion University Foundation

Education

1. To advance or assist in the advancement of the charitable educational aims and activities of the Ben Gurion University of the Negev situated in Beersheva in the State of Israel ("the University")2. Through or in association with the University, to promote or assist in promoting such charitable purposes connected with the advancement of education in the state of Israel or elsewhere.

Latest Income: £661,630
Areas of Operation: Israel
Status: Registered
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Media Diversity

Education

Training for Journalists; media relations training for NGOs; training for journalism academics and setting up specialist curricula in Universities; research and media monitoring.

Latest Income: £658,783
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Tennis & Rackets Association Limited

Charitable activities, Education, Leisure

Advancement of amateur sport for public benefitNational Governing Body in the UKOrganising tournaments and other events Increasing participation by all members of the publicProviding grants to clubs, schools and universities to assist in the provision of facilities

Latest Income: £654,400
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The John S Cohen Foundation

Education

The foundation is particularly active in supporting the arts, higher education, conservation and the environment.

Latest Income: £649,774
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The James Cook University Hospital Voluntary Services Council

Associations, Education, Health

To promote charity's status for the benefit of patients, relatives and friends of patients, and employees of the hospital. The Council provides refreshment services for the benefit of such persons.

Latest Income: £643,950
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Reading Real Estate Foundation

Education, Research

Advancement of education in the art and science of Real Estate at the University of ReadingProviding financial assistance to students in needWidening access to the real estate professionOffering activities to further learning and the employability of students and graduatesRaising fundsSharing expertise and best practiceRaising awareness of the School of Real Estate and Planning

Latest Income: £629,232
Areas of Operation: Reading
Status: Registered
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The Chartwell Cancer Trust

Education, Health

The relief of persons suffering from cancer and leukaemia by providing financial support to the Chartwell unit situated in The Princess Royal University Hospital in Farnborough, Kent or such other hospitals or organisations as the trustees may determine, to purchase equipment, and by any other charitable means which the trustees determine.

Latest Income: £627,035
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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South Bristol Consortium For Young People

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education

Programmes to help young people to understand pathways and successfully access higher education, apprenticeships, or more skilled and better-paying jobs after school.

Latest Income: £626,289
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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Prayer Storm

Arts, Education

To advance the Christian faith in particular (but not limited to) by the provision of Christian literature and other Christian materials, the development of Christian education in schools, universities and colleges and the provision of training on prayer to churches, other religious and secular education organisations.

Latest Income: £618,071
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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University Of Suffolk Students' Union

Associations, Education, Leisure, Social welfare

We are the Students' Union at the University of Suffolk. We offer services including advice, representation support, sporting and social activities.

Latest Income: £616,085
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Teachbeyond UK

Education

Transformational Education including : Higher Education, Teacher Education, School Services, Language Services and Informal Education.

Latest Income: £605,280
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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London Education Foundation

Education

Delivery of higher education and training courses.

Latest Income: £602,188
Areas of Operation: City Of Westminster
Status: Registered
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Lantern Of Knowledge Educational Trust

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Housing

Homeless Feeding Programme (providing over 10,000 hot meals PA)Offer University Scholarships to under privileged studentsInterfaith & Community Cohesion Youth ActivitiesLantern of Knowledge Boys Secondary SchoolJamia Siraj Ul Uloom - Programmes include:Alimiyyah (6 yr course) Hifz, Maqtab,Tajweed Classes Adult Classes (2 yr for Male & Females)Short CoursesLantern Publications

Latest Income: £590,681
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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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.