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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Educational Foundation Of William Turner
Arts, Education, ReligionFinancial support for those in higher education and resident in the parish of Arkholme, LancashireFinancial support for the purchase of books by Arkholme Church of England Primary School
The Sherburn House Educational Foundation
Education, HealthAssist pupils to attend schools, universities or other institutions or classes for the purpose of education, other than elementary in the Civil Parish of Sherburn House and other Parishes in the administrative county of Durham, who are in need of financial assistance.
The Walter And Langston Charitable Trust
Arts, Education, Social welfarePromote education of persons under 25 who are resident in the Parishes of Churchill and Sarsden. Award maintenance allowances at any school, university, college or institution of further education (including professional and technical) approved by the Trustees. Provide financial assistance towards outfits, clothing, tools, instruments, books or travel connected with their study.
The Emerson Bainbridge Trust
Charitable activities, EducationMakes grants to students who are about to enter, or are in further or higher education and are sons or daughters dependent upon workers employed or formerly employed by the Bolsover Colliery Company.
Clungunford Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, Educationthe charity is for financial assistance to young people in the Parish of Clungunford (up to the age of 25) with educational activities such as school trips, driving lesson costs, equipment for school and university.
Town School Foundation With Clarkson's Endowment
Charitable activities, Educationprovision of educational grants to students in higher education in the parish of Silkstone Barnsley
Silsoe Aid For Appropriate Development
Education, Social welfareThe charity's aims and principal activities are:to relieve poverty in any part of the world by promoting appropriate development, andto advance the education of the students of Cranfield University by the provision of work experience overseas.
The Friends Of Aberdare Hall (cardiff)
Associations, EducationThe Charity's objects are to advance the education of the students of the University of Cardiff who are residing at Aberdare Hall of residence.
Ayshford Educational Foundation
EducationGrant aid to full-time students in Further and Higher Education who are aged 18 or over and who are normally resident in the parishes of Burlescombe, Uffculme or Holcombe Rogus
Winchester Charity School Educational Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, HousingTo provide assistance by way of grants to children attending higher education in the Winchester area whose home and/or personal circumstances are such that financial support for the purchase of books and other learning material is very beneficial.
The Bishop Sumner Educational Foundation
Education, Social welfareTo award exhibitions tenable at Secondary Schools, Training Colleges and Universities. Provision of outfits, clothing, tools etc to assist persons who have not attained the age of 25 years, and are residents in the Ancient Parish of Farnham. To enter a trade of profession, to promote their education including social and physical education.
Don Keeble Stl Trust
EducationAid is limited to candidates attending MSC courses in consulting geotechnical engineering at any university or other educational establishment approved by the Trustees.
James And Lilian Chuter Ede Trust
EducationTHIS CHARITY ASSISTS UNIVERSITY STUDENTS RESIDENT IN THE BOROUGH OF EPSOM & EWELL
Lambert Educational Foundation
Charitable activities, EducationGiving small grants to students entering higher education who are resident in the Parish of Allithwaite. Cumbria.
Radio Stitch
Arts, Education, HealthHospital radio station broadcasting to the patients, visitors and staff of the University Hospital of North Tees. University Hospital of Hartlepool, James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough and the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton..
Keith Murray Award Fund
EducationProvision of funding for graduate scholarships at Lincoln College,Oxford University
The Kilaczycki Foundation
Education, ProfessionsProviding opportunities for further education and training through the attendance of language and other courses.The beneficiaries to include both Catholic students to the priesthood and Catholic ordained priests (Catholic includes Roman Rite and Eastern and Oriental Rite Catholics) from Poland and other Eastern European Countries
Havelock Scholarship Fund In Connection With Regents Park College, Oxford
EducationThe provision of financial support for Indian Baptist Theological students to enable them to continue or commence study courses in Great Britain or to attend theological conferences arranged by Regent's Park College Oxford University.
William Andrews
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationThe charity makes grants to individuals, the primary school and groups, to promote and support educational and training needs. It also makes grants towards the costs of books and equipment for students at college or university. It has between £800 - £900 to disburse each year. Grants are made to residents of Highnam and organisations within the village and children who attend the primary school.
Giles Travers For Apprenticing (one Of The Parochial Charities)
EducationThe Charity provides financial assistance to those in full time higher education who live in the ancient Parish of Thorpe
Sue Morgan Memorial Trust Fund
Economic and community development, EducationThe objects of the Trust are to provide financial support to individuals from African countries, particularly Malawi and Mozambique, who need such support to pursue agricultural studies at University level in the United Kingdom with a view to assisting agricultural development within their own countries.
William Cray
EducationThe Cray Charity exists to provide financial assistance to students of further/higher education, who are normally resident in the parish of Compton Bishop in Somerset.
John Taylor's Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationThe Charity issues small grants to students going on to Higher Education (excluding A Levels) or those undertaking apprenticeships to assist with the cost of books, tools or equipment. It is for those aged under 25, who live in the Ancient Parish of Bisley (the area includes all of the civil parish of Bisley with Lypiatt, including Eastcombe and Oakridge, most of Bussage and part of Chalford).
British Association Of Comparative Law
Charity and VCS support, EducationThe UKNCCL acts as an umbrella organisation for comparative law research in the UK universities, organising academic seminars and postgraduate training.
The Romford County High School 21st Birthday Leaving Exhibition Trust Fund
Beneficiary group, EducationTo make awards to students from the Frances Bardsley School for Girls who proceed to Universities and Higher Education following education at the School
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.