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 Welsh Junior Chess Educational Trust
EducationPromote the study of chess amongst persons under the age of 21 years in Wales and in schools, colleges, universities and other educational establishments in Wales with a view to the improvement of the minds of young chess players. The furthering of their general education and the development of the general education provided in the educational establishments.
Ross Educational Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, HousingRoss Educational Foundation offers grants to students up to the age of 25 whose homes are within the boundaries of Ross Urban or Ross Rural Parish Council. Grants are awarded for books, equipment, etc, to students following higher education courses & those learning professional or skilled trades. Students studying music & other arts may also apply.
Burton-In-Kendal Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, EducationTo distribute funds from investments to young people in sixth form education and Universities and Colleges who live within the parishes of Burton-in-Kendal, Beetham and Arnside, Cumbria.
Roe's Educational Charity
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationFrom our income received from rental of agriculture land we apply this to grants to students for further education - universities etc.
Clive Pare Memorial Fund
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationTo provide for the advancement of education of any individual person who is or has been a Chorister or admitted as a Singing Boy in the Choir of Canterbury Cathedral by the granting of scholarships or grants to assist any such person in undertaking any course at any school, college, university, conservatoire or training establishment in the United Kingdom or elsewhere.
South Stoke Educational Charity
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationThis ancient charity is for the benefit of children and students residing in the ancient parish of South Stoke and Woodcote, who proceed through the state system of education. Children leaving primary school receive a book token, those proceeding to 6th form education receive a cheque. All at university receive a cheque every year.
Cult Information Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationCIC Provides information and advice on Cults. It offers help to ex cult members, families of cult members and the general public. It assists students/researchers with bibliographies and other information for projects, academic papers and books.CIC gives talks to schools, colleges, universities, clubs, professional and religious groups. CIC maintains a reliable international network of contacts.
Holt Endowed School Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationTHE HOLT ENDOWED SCHOOL FOUNDATION GIVES GRANTS TO THE LOCAL ENDOWED SCHOOL AND CHILDREN OF THE VILLAGE GOING ON TO UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE EDUCATION WHO FULFILL THE NECESSARY CRITERIA TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A GRANT.
The Burton Latimer United Educational Foundation
EducationGrants are available to students who are residents of Burton Latimer Parish who are attending college of further education or university. There is no upper age limit.
The Lodge Benevolent Fund
Associations, Charitable activities, Education, Social welfareA8a General Charitable PurposesA8b 205 Other Charities / Voluntary Bodies 206 Other defined groups 207 The general public / mankindA8c 302 Makes grants to organisations
Alleyne's Grammar School
Arts, Education, Social welfareIn awarding financial assistance, outfits, clothing, tools, instruments or books to enable beneficiaries on leaving school, a university, or any other educational establishment, to prepare for, or to assist their entry into a profession , trade or calling.Awarding Scholarships or Maintenance Allowances to travel to pursue their education.Financial assistance to study music or other arts.
Lockyer's Charity
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationProvide grants for students going to college or University for books equipment etc.
The Brotherton Science Scholarship
Education, ResearchBequeathed by the Will of the late Lord Brotherton of Wakefield to provide for the establishment of a scholarship for the study of physics and chemistry at the Universities of Manchester and Leeds.
Anglican Chaplaincy Trust
Education, ReligionSupports the Anglican Chaplaincy at Birmingham University and Christian mission among students attending establishment of further education in or near Birmingham.
The Piercy Scholarship Fund, In Connexion With The Loughborough Technical College And The Loughborough College Of Art And Design
EducationSupport for Students attending at Loughborough University which the successor institution for the 2 FE colleges. Possible future transfer to University under consideration.
Batley Girls (rae, Taylor, Hirst And Talbot) Scholarship Fund
Beneficiary group, EducationAWARDING TO GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN RESIDENT IN THE AREA OF THE FORMER BOROUGH OF BATLEY, SCHOLARSHIPS OR GRANTS FOR THEIR FURTHER EDUCATION TENABLE TO ANY COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
Brooksbank Educational Charity
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationPrincipally providing grants for underprivileged children transferring from primary to secondary school.Also some assistance for students entering university. Beneficaries must live within the area of the former Elland Urban District Council as at 1st April 1974.
Association Of The Liverpool Medical School
EducationAlms supports medical undergraduate activities at the Liverpool University Medical School.
Cromer Exhibition Foundation
Beneficiary group, EducationLocal charity providing financial assistance (through grant application as well as meeting the criteria for grants) to young people aged 16 to 24 who are resident in Cromer, Norfolk, England only - in support of further and higher education/training courses/apprenticeships.
John Tinker Travelling Scholarship (icw Huddersfield Technical College)
EducationGrants for educational purposes involving travel to students at Kirklees College and Huddersfield University
Raven Trust At Keele University
Arts, EducationHosts a number of visits including lectures by key groups and individuals with special interests in ceramics and fine art. Continued promotion of the Collection through dedicated web pages and printed material.
Town Lands Educational Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationThe charity provides small grants to parishoners in higher education it will also make grants to school children to help with special courses-provision of books etc and educational visits.
Embleton And Wythop School Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationGrants for Children/Young People/University Students from Embleton & Wythop in the following areas:-For books and other equipment to help with project work.Grants for students with special educational needs who need specialist equipment to help them in their study.
Guru Nanak Charitable Trust
Education, ReligionProviding education in schools & Universities. Research & Learning in respect of sikh religon.
Charities Administered I C W Folkestone Grammar School For Girls
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Educationgrants to pupils moving to higher education. Purchase of prizes for prize day.
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.