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 Higher Education In Art And Design Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationThe HEAD Trust is a registered charity and is dedicated to the advancement of public education through the appreciation of art, craft and design. In 2014-15 a grant of ?5000 was given to the Sorrell Foundation to support the production of a video 'CreativeJourney' that provides art, design and media careers information for young people.
Frank Wallis Scholarship
Beneficiary group, EducationFor the higher education of children whoes parentslive in the Clayton area.
Mill Hill School University Entrance Scholarships Trust
Charitable activities, Educationmakes grants to individuals
Southend And District Hospital Radio Service
Arts, Education, HealthProviding a radio service to patients of Southend University Hospital
Killington Educational Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationThis is a purely local charity to help children in the village of Killington with educational expenses, cost of uniforms, books and university expenses.
Norton Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, Education, Religion1. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARDS THE PROVISION OF RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND TO ANY AIDED SCHOOL WHICH IS ATTENDED BY CHILDREN RESIDENT IN THE ANCIENT PARISH OF NORTON2. THE PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION BY MEANS OF EXHIBITIONS OR FINANCIAL HELP TO ENABLE BENEFICIARIES TO PREPARE FOR, OR TO ENTER, A TRADE, PROFESSION OR CALLING
Holme (east Malling Ditton) Educational Foundation
EducationThe Foundation provides small grants towards the expenses incurred by further and higher education students who are resident in the parishes of East Malling, Ditton and Larkfield. It is expected that they will have contact with the one of the parish churches in the said parishes.We can also make small grants towards the teaching of Christianity in the primary schools of the same parishes.
Eustace Broke Loraine Trust (bramford)
EducationTHE CHARITY EXISTS TO MAKE SMALL AWARDS TO FORMER PUPILS OF BRAMFORD SCHOOL, AND/OR TO THE SCHOOL ITSELF, TO ASSIST WITH FURTHER EDUCATION AT UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE.
The Association Of Men Of Kent And Kentish Men Educational Charity
Beneficiary group, EducationTo provide competition prizes to any school children resident in KentTo grant a bursary to any resident of Kent attending higher education
The Pulp And Paper Fundamental Research Society
EducationThe principal activity of the charity is the arrangement of a four-yearly symposium alternately in the English University Cities of Oxford and Cambridge.
The Cyril Edward Gourley Victoria Cross Endowment
Charitable activities, EducationDistributing annual grants to university students in the area covered by the West Kirby secondary schools
Alta Sports Club For The Disabled
Education, Leisure, Saving of livesWe are a group of disabled swimmers and their helpers (aged 10 to 95) from the local community who meet once a week at the University of Birmingham "Sport & Fitness" swimming pool. We have a session from 13.05 to 14.00 every Sunday in a 1.2 metre deep, 25 metre long pool. We have 2 lifeguards, poolside wheelchairs, hoists, steps and platforms to assist with entry and exit to and from the pool.
G O A L (gift Of A Life)
Education, HealthTo provide support to the Centre for Reproductive Medicine at the Assisted Conception Unit, University Hospitals Coventry & Warickshire NHS Trust.
Guildford Classical Association
EducationWe promote interest in and understanding of classical civilisation and languages in Surrey schools and among adults. We engage speakers from universities and elsewhere for seminars on classical topics. We hold competitions for schools to foster enthusiasm for classics. We provide training for teachers, including keeping them up to date with changes in examination syllabuses and requirements.
The Holmes Educational Foundation
Charitable activities, EducationTo give grants to those living in the Village of Arley and who are in higher Education or at University who are under 25years of age. And who ,in the opinion of the Trustees, are in need of financial assistance.
Lady Mary Townshend
Charitable activities, EducationGive grants to persons under the age of twenty five, resident in the town of Fakenham who are need of financial assistance in preparing for entry to or engaged in, any profession, trade, occupation or service or moving to higher education.
The Robert Peel Foundation
EducationAwards are given to promote the educational interests of students transferring to further/higher education courses and to assist students requiring financial assistance.
Dr John Millington Scholarship Charity
EducationFor providing:(a) Scholarships and prizes to members of the College in statu pupillari for excellence in University and College examinations(b) Bursaries to graduates engaged in research(c) Such other awards as the Governing Body may from time to time determine
The Educational Foundation Of Ellin Humphrey
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationOperates in postal areas LL43 and LL44 ONLY. Each year (Oct./Nov) the Charity distributes the income available in the form of small grants to young people, under 25, from LL43 and LL44, who are commencing their HIGHER EDUCATION studies. An individual student is supported for TWO years only.
Sutton High School For Boys Memorial Scholarship
EducationAwards scholarships to old boys of Sutton High School for Boys, Plymouth, and Devonport High School for Boys,Plymouth, who are starting the first year of courses in higher education.
Batley Grammar School (rae And Taylor) Scholarship Fund
Charitable activities, EducationGrants to pupils entering Higher Education
Nottingham University Hospital Adult Intensive Care Trust Fund
Education, HealthThe charity promotes education into Intensive Care Medicine. It provides medical and other equipment for medical purposes. It also provides support for the relief of persons suffering from any form of illness.
Joseph Nelson
Charitable activities, EducationThe trust provide educational grants to local students in higher education.
Waite's Educational Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationAny young person, living in Pattishall Parish and following full or part time higher education may apply. This includes courses at university, college of higher education, industrial and commercial training courses, apprenticeships, placements etc. Grants are given for books, equipment etc.
The Matthew Humberstone Comprehensive School
EducationTo help with financial assistance and advice to pupils particularly those going to university
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.