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.
Whitelands College
EducationWhitelands 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.
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).
The Salters' Institute Of Industrial Chemistry
Arts, Education, ResearchThe 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.
The Cambridge Security Initiative 2017
EducationThe 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.
Edhec Charitable Trust
EducationTHE 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.
University Of Cape Town Trust
Charity and VCS support, EducationTo raise funds and support for the University of Cape Town in South Africa
Frank Longford Charitable Trust
Crime and Justice, EducationThe 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.
The Cubc Rowing Charitable Fund
Education, LeisureAdvancement of amateur sport of representative rowing at Cambridge University and advancement of sports education for representative rowing at Cambridge University for the public benefit
London Metropolitan University Students' Union
Education, LeisurePromoting 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.
Iag UK & Europe
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, HealthThe 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 .
Solent Students' Union
Education, LeisureTHE 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
Westminster College Trust, Oxford
Education, ReligionPromoting higher education in the interests of the Methodist Church.
Ben Gurion University Foundation
Education1. 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.
Media Diversity
EducationTraining for Journalists; media relations training for NGOs; training for journalism academics and setting up specialist curricula in Universities; research and media monitoring.
The Tennis & Rackets Association Limited
Charitable activities, Education, LeisureAdvancement 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
The John S Cohen Foundation
EducationThe foundation is particularly active in supporting the arts, higher education, conservation and the environment.
The James Cook University Hospital Voluntary Services Council
Associations, Education, HealthTo 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.
Reading Real Estate Foundation
Education, ResearchAdvancement 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
The Chartwell Cancer Trust
Education, HealthThe 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.
South Bristol Consortium For Young People
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationProgrammes to help young people to understand pathways and successfully access higher education, apprenticeships, or more skilled and better-paying jobs after school.
Prayer Storm
Arts, EducationTo 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.
University Of Suffolk Students' Union
Associations, Education, Leisure, Social welfareWe are the Students' Union at the University of Suffolk. We offer services including advice, representation support, sporting and social activities.
Teachbeyond UK
EducationTransformational Education including : Higher Education, Teacher Education, School Services, Language Services and Informal Education.
London Education Foundation
EducationDelivery of higher education and training courses.
Lantern Of Knowledge Educational Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, HousingHomeless 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
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.