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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.

The London Foundation For Banking & Finance

Education

We exist to help students from around the world access industry-leading financial education by providing a range of scholarships, bursaries and grants. Our aim is to remove barriers to entry into the sector and support students from different backgrounds who wish to further their knowledge and experience. We also recognise the highest level of professional competence by awarding chartered status.

Latest Income: £587,454
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Leeds Trinity Students Union

Education

THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF STUDENTS AT LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY FORTHE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY: PROMOTING THE INTERESTS AND WELFARE OF STUDENTS AT LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY DURING THEIR COURSE OF STUDY AND REPRESENTING, SUPPORTING ANDADVISING STUDENTS;BEING THE RECOGNISED REPRESENTATIVE CHANNEL BETWEEN STUDENTS ANDLEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY AND ANY OTHER EXTERNAL BODIES;

Latest Income: £582,366
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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St David's Medical Foundation

Education, Research

The relief of sickness generally and, in particular, to provide and promote for the public benefit all aspects of research into, and education in, medicine and healthcare at the College of Medicine at Swansea University (and any other collaborating institution where research or education is related to medicine and healthcare).

Latest Income: £580,247
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Pusey House CIO

Education

The CIO exists to perpetuate the memory of Dr Pusey by;* the maintenance of the institution known as Pusey House as a house of sacred learning;*the affording of religious help and counsel to members of the University of Oxford; and*the promotion of theological study and holiness of life.This is principally achieved by means of the stipends allocated to the members of the Chapter.

Latest Income: £576,598
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Ebenezer Community Learning Centre

Education

Ebenezer Community College (ECC) is an Adult Education college that aims to support all learners towards personal and economic freedom. Through achievement of educational goals our learners gain enhanced confidence, mindset and skill that allow them to embrace new challenges and opportunities. Additionally, ECC partners with colleges to offer pathways to higher education.

Latest Income: £574,830
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Chester Students' Union

Education, Leisure

The Chester Students' Union's activities are aimed at enhancing the student experience at the University of Chester. To achieve this we support the students sporting and social activies through various clubs and societies, along with the provision of student welfare and representational services.

Latest Income: £564,988
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The UK Friends Of Georgetown Limited

Associations, Education

Advancement of higher education.

Latest Income: £552,845
Areas of Operation: United States
Status: Registered
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The Sino-British Fellowship Trust

Charitable activities, Education

Grants to postgraduate students and academic staff at universities and other higher education institutions- in Britain to undertake study, research & similar in China;- in China to undertake study, research & similar in Britain - to promote the study of Chinese languages- to enable them to participate in joint Chinese/British educational programmes and courses

Latest Income: £542,842
Areas of Operation: China
Status: Registered
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Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Health

To further improve the quality of Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS FT's patient care, by issuing grants for the purchase of medical equipment, improvement of Trust facilities and for the direct enhancement of the patient experience in other imaginative ways. This is achieved through the spontaneous generosity of the general public and by fundraising activities, events and appeals.

Latest Income: £540,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Snowdon Trust

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education

We make financial grants to disabled individuals of any nationality studying in the UK in further or higher education or training towards employment. Our grants are designed to help cover additional disability-related study costs and to accelerate future leaders through their studies.

Latest Income: £524,776
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Universities Council For The Education Of Teachers (ucet)

Education

To promote high standards in the education and professional development of teachers and other professional edsucators and to encourage educational enquiry and research, with particular reference to topics which are the special concern of those engaged in higher education based teacher education, and to disseminate the results of such enquires and research.

Latest Income: £521,807
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Holocaust Survivors' Friendship Association

Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfare

We provide friendship ,social activities and talks for Holocaust survivors in Leeds; promote and deliver Holocaust education at the Holocaust Learning & Exhibition Centre in Huddersfield and at schools, colleges, universities and community groups through survivors and volunteer speakers in the north of England; provide advice and guidance to external organisations on Holocaust related matters.

Latest Income: £521,749
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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University Of Cumbria Students' Union

Education, Leisure

The objects of UCSU are the advancement of education of students at the University of Cumbria for the public benefit by promoting the interests, welfare of said students; representing, supporting and advising said students; providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for said students.

Latest Income: £521,358
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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North Tyneside Learning Trust

Beneficiary group, Education

North Tyneside Learning Trust is a collaboration of schools working in partnership with employers, universities and colleges to improve education and life chances for all children and young people.

Latest Income: £500,952
Areas of Operation: North Tyneside
Status: Registered
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Generating Genius

Education, Research

Generating Genius is a programme that is uniquely tailored to the academic needs of Secondary school students. Our programmes will specifically tackle acdemic ssues within STEM, to boost grades.Our tutoring, Saturday master classes and Industry STEM days have taken our students to the top Universities to study STEM subjects.

Latest Income: £493,714
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Prostate Project

Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Research

Develop a world class clinical based Research unit at the University of Surrey.Increase awareness of prostate cancer and encourage early detection and action by men and GPsSupport the Royal Surrey County and Frimley Park Hospitals to be centres of excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of Prostate Cancer.Create a new NHS Urology Centre for the South West and North Hants Cancer Network

Latest Income: £493,382
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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St Mary's Students' Union

Education, Leisure

Promoting the interests and welfare of Students at St Mary?s University during their course of study; representing, supporting & advising Students;.being the representative channel between Students & the University; providing social, cultural, sporting & recreational activities and forums for personal development.

Latest Income: £491,920
Areas of Operation: Richmond Upon Thames
Status: Registered
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University Of Sunderland Development Trust

Education

The Trust seeks to underpin the University's commitment to remaining a high quality civic university, in a city & region that is reinventing itself, by offering life-changing opportunities & transformation.Over the next 3 years the Trust will continue to seek funds from a range of sources but establish three giving programmes focusing on major gifts, legacies & its alumni giving programme.

Latest Income: £490,708
Areas of Operation: Sunderland
Status: Registered
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Nexus Institute Of Creative Arts

Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

Nexus ICA delivers 3 undergraduate degrees and 1 postgraduate, validated by University of West London. All are delivered in a Christian, faith-based environment and are available regardless of faith. Additional activities include provision of venue facilities and instrument tuition to the local community. Performance bands are trained to work in both a youth context and for public entertainment.

Latest Income: £487,215
Areas of Operation: Coventry City
Status: Registered
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Black Mountains College Project

Education

A further and higher education college devoted to providing education for the planet, preparing students for the disruptions of a changing climate

Latest Income: £479,521
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Lighthouse Educational Society

Beneficiary group, Education

Lighthouse aims to encourage the social integration of the youth between primary school to university within the society they live in, improve their educational performance; help them gain valuable skills and qualifications that will appeal to employers. In achievement of this objective, Lighthouse will act indiscriminately, encouraging and welcoming people and youth from any and every background,

Latest Income: £475,843
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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A I E S E C (u K) Limited

Beneficiary group, Education

AIESEC aims to activate youth leadership through facilitating a global youth exchange scheme that provides challenging, cultural work placements for students and recent graduates. AIESEC provides its members with an integrated development experience during and after university comprised of leadership opportunities, international internships and participation in a global learning environment.

Latest Income: £473,864
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Royal Masonic Trust For Girls And Boys

Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfare

Assistance is provided in a variety of ways to relieve poverty and advance education. Childrenand young people are supported in a wide range of educational environments, including state and private schools, colleges and universities. Support is aimed at helping beneficiaries to receive the education and training they need to achieve their potential and succeed in life.

Latest Income: £467,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Common Mission Project

Education

The charity's activities include training university staff in problem solving methods and course delivery, designing anddeveloping relevant content to support this academic course, to train government personnel in being a problem sponsor, to source government challenges and validate them for the courses, and to maintain and grow an alumni community who remain connected and enthused to governme

Latest Income: £464,841
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Charleston Lewes Limited

Education, Heritage

The focus of the new art galleries at Charleston Lewes will be to bring world class art to our local communities andwe will use other spaces in the building to support and develop the work of local artists and offer opportunitiesfor education and engagement with art to local schools, higher education, community groups and visitors.

Latest Income: £462,422
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
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.