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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.

Birmingham Newman University

Education, Health, Research

Birmingham Newman University provides higher education courses at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degree level. It has a longstanding reputation as a provider of teacher education and an increasingly broad portfolio across the social sciences, arts, humanities, nursing and allied health and professional studies.

Latest Income: £47,717,825
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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UK Dri LTD

Education

UK DRI's hub will be located at UCL, which was chosen after a thorough search process. Six additional UK DRI centres will be established at University of Cambridge, Cardiff University, University of Edinburgh, King's College London and Imperial College London (x2). Grants will be made to all seven centres.

Latest Income: £47,619,068
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The Dean And Chapter Of The Cathedral Church Of Christ In Oxford Of The Foundation Of King Henry Viii

Education, Religion

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AND THE DEAN AND CHAPTER OF THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF CHRIST IN OXFORD

Latest Income: £46,252,000
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat International

Education, Health, Religion, Research, Saving of lives

Our activities are as follows:- the propagation of Islam worldwide;- the building of mosques, hospitals and schools;- scientific research and development;- the award of scholarships for higher education;- the provision of emergency relief in cases of natural disasters; and- assistance to the deserving and needy.

Latest Income: £45,081,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Christ's College Cambridge In The University Of Cambridge First Founded By King Henry Vi Of England And After His Death

Education

The charity's objective is the advancement of education, religion, learning and research through the provision of a college within the University of Cambridge.

Latest Income: £37,334,746
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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University College School

Education

The foundation provides independent educational facilities for pupils aged 4 to 18.

Latest Income: £36,301,000
Areas of Operation: Camden
Status: Registered
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Saint John Baptist College In The University Of Oxford

Education

Established in 1555 as a constituent college of the University of Oxford, St John's College fosters excellence in education and research. The College is committed to equal opportunity.

Latest Income: £35,363,000
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Rhodes Trust - Public Purposes Fund

Education

To provide financial scholarships to enable students from selected countries, to pursue a post graduate or second undergraduate degree at the University of Oxford. To make benefactions or donations for primarily educational purposes.

Latest Income: £34,107,772
Areas of Operation: United States
Status: Registered
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Innovate Trust LTD

Education, Social welfare

Providing support to disabled and disadvantaged individuals

Latest Income: £33,256,450
Areas of Operation: Cardiff
Status: Registered
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Trinity Laban Conservatoire Of Music And Dance

Arts, Education

Specialist, practice-based higher education to equip students for successful careers as performers, composers and choreographers in the fields of music and contemporary dance.Lifelong learning opportunities in dance and music.Outreach and community-based projects.Promotion of research and scholarship to advance the art forms of music and dance.Provision of music and dance performances.

Latest Income: £31,610,789
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Jesus College In The University Of Cambridge

Education

The College is a place of education, religion, learning and research

Latest Income: £31,062,402
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Churchill College In The University Of Cambridge

Education

The education of undergraduate and graduate students; research work, and the associated provision of accommodation, welfare, and catering services in a community of scholars in the University of Cambridge

Latest Income: £28,563,000
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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The Queens' College Of Saint Margaret And Saint Bernard In The University Of Cambridge

Education

A College in the University of Cambridge

Latest Income: £28,075,096
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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International Baccalaureate Organization (uk) Limited

Education

The advancement of education by the development, administration and promotion of:a) programmes of education for students at different levels within schools (primary, middle and upper secondary school levels) for adoption by authorised schools in all countries;b) international examination for authorised schools giving access to higher education in all countries.

Latest Income: £26,731,296
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Gonville And Caius College In The University Of Cambridge Founded In Honour Of The Annunciation Of The Blessed Mary The Virgin

Education

Gonville and Caius College is a place of education, religion, learning and research in the University of Cambridge. The College provides, in conjunction with the University of Cambridge, an education for some 800 students that is recognised internationally as being of the highest standard. This education develops students academically and prepares them to play full and effective roles in society

Latest Income: £26,409,000
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Keble College In The University Of Oxford

Education

The advancement of education and learning and the promotion of research

Latest Income: £25,202,000
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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University College London Hospitals Charity

Charitable activities, Education, Health

Although our remit is NHS-wide, we primarily provide grants to UCL Hospitals. We aim to ensure that our grant-making activities promote innovation within the Hospitals and help them to operate more effectively. Our areas of support include equipment and infrastructure; staff and patient welfare and amenities and medical research.

Latest Income: £24,702,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The King's College Of Our Lady And Saint Nicholas In Cambridge

Education, Religion

King's College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Cambridge and is dedicated to the advancement of education, religion, learning and research. It admits students and Fellows to study and do research in a broad range of university disciplines, while providing financial and pastoral support. It also provides for the conduct of Divine Service in the Chapel.

Latest Income: £24,386,695
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Wadham College

Education

The College, working with the University, provides an education aimed at offering outstanding students from all backgrounds the opportunity to fulfil their maximum potential and seeks to advance world- leading research. The education provided develops students academically, advances their leadership qualities and inter-personal skills, and prepares them to play full and effective roles in society.

Latest Income: £24,140,000
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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University College Of Estate Management

Education

With regard to the land and property sectors and for the public benefit to :-Provide distance taught study courses -Undertake research -Provide texts and study packs to support continuing professional development -Provide corporate training services-Suppport professional bodies, charities and other organisations

Latest Income: £24,034,966
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Master Fellows And Scholars Of Emmanuel College In The University Of Cambridge

Education

Promoting learning, study, teaching and research in a community of scholars within the University of Cambridge

Latest Income: £23,876,165
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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The Master And Fellows Of The College Of The Great Hall Of The University Commonly Called University College In The University Of Oxford

Education

The provision of university education, learning, and research within the collegiate structure of the University of Oxford.

Latest Income: £23,400,000
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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The Institute Of Development Studies

Education

The Institute of Development Studies is a leading global institution for development research, teaching and learning, and impact and communications, based at the University of Sussex. IDS hosts numerous research clusters and postgraduate courses and a host of web-based knowledge services.

Latest Income: £23,363,000
Areas of Operation: Brighton And Hove
Status: Registered
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The College Or Hall Of Valence Mary Commonly Pembroke College In The University Of Cambridge

Education

The education of undergraduate and graduate students; research work, and the associated provision of accommodation, welfare, and catering services

Latest Income: £23,209,000
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Royal Academy Of Dance

Arts, Education

The Royal Academy of Dance is a registration organisation for dance teachers, a Higher Education provider for aspiring dance teachers, an Awarding Organisation leading to proficiency in dance at a high level; and the owner of Benesh Movement Notation; and through these provides dance training, dance teacher education, and dance assessment services to students and teachers. :

Latest Income: £22,397,000
Areas of Operation: Various
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.