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.
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Trinity Hall Cambridge
EducationThe College is an institution of higher education. Its purposes are the advancement of education, religion, learning and research. The College admits undergraduate and graduate students matriculated in the University of Cambridge. It provides financial and other support to those of its members who require it in order to achieve its purposes, and supports teaching and research in the University.
Sports Aid Trust
Charitable activities, Education, LeisureTo provide funds and to assist in the organisation and provision of facilities which will enable and encourage pupils at schools and universities to participate in physical recreation and sport.
Clare College Cambridge
EducationTo further public good by promoting learning, study and teaching in a community of scholars in the University of Cambridge.
The Principal And Fellows Of The College Of The Lady Margaret In The University Of Oxford
EducationTHE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
The House Of The Blessed Mary The Virgin In Oxford, Commonly Called Oriel College, Of The Foundation Of Edward The Second Of Famous Memory Sometime King Of England
EducationPromotion of undergraduate education within the University of Oxford and to promote research and advanced study.
Leeds University Union
Education, LeisureLUU promotes the interests and welfare of students and represents, supports and advises studentsIt is the recognised representative channel between students and the University and external bodiesLUU also provides social, cultural, sporting, recreational activities, forums for discussions and debate
The Principal And Fellows Of St Hugh's College In The University Of Oxford
EducationThe College's principal activity is to provide for members of the University of Oxford the protection and training of an Academic House.
The Principal And Fellows Of Mansfield College In The University Of Oxford
EducationA constituent college of the University of Oxford providing higher education to undergraduate and graduate students.
The College Of St Mary Magdalene In The University Of Cambridge
Arts, EducationThe provision of education to undergraduate and graduate students. The advancement of knowledge and learning by supporting research pursued by academics and by funding research fellowships. The College maintains the Pepys Library, a collection of international significance, which provides an educational resource.
Selwyn College Cambridge
EducationTo advance education, religion, learning and research by the provision of a college in the University of Cambridge.
The Principal And Fellows Of Newnham College
EducationNewnham College is a college of the University of Cambridge and provides higher education and research
St Edmund Hall In The University Of Oxford
EducationThe Charity's objects are to provide, promote and engage in education, learning and research.
The Rector And Scholars Of Exeter College In The University Of Oxford
EducationTo maintain and support a College within the University of Oxford, for the advancement of knowledge, education, research, learning and religion.
Jesus College Within The University And City Of Oxford Of Queen Elizabeth's Foundation
EducationTo further study, learning, education and research, and to be a College within the University of Oxford wherein men and women may carry out advanced study or research.
College Of Corpus Christi And Of The Blessed Virgin Mary In The University Of Cambridge
EducationTHE 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
The Aes Tring Park School Trust
Arts, EducationThe provision of advancement in general education and specialised performing arts training in dance, drama, musical theatre and music. Training will also cover other forms of theatre, performance, art and any other subjects considered likely to assist students desiring to follow a career in or connected with the arts, colleges and universities specialising in similar subjects.
The College Of The Lady Frances Sidney Sussex In The University Of Cambridge
EducationTo further public good by promoting learning, study and teaching in a community of scholars in the University of Cambridge
The President And Fellows Of Wolfson College In The University Of Cambridge
EducationWolfson College is one of the 31 colleges in the University of Cambridge.
Intouni
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Social welfareIntoUniversity aims to address underachievement and social exclusion among young people by offering an integrated programme of out-of-school study, mentoring, aspirational coaching, personal support and, in partnership with universities, specially-devised FOCUS weeks, days and weekends.
Cardiff University Students' Union
Education, LeisurePromoting the interests and welfare of students at Cardiff University during their study and representing, supporting and advising students.Being the recognised representative channel between students and Cardiff University and other bodies.Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of its students.
Nuffield College In The University Of Oxford
Education, ResearchThe College's principal activity is to provide for students and Fellows who are studying and conducting research in the Social Sciences.
Rose Bruford College Of Theatre And Performance
Arts, EducationRose Bruford College is a university sector institution providing a range of education and training opportunities and supporting research in the theatrical arts and technologies.
Wolfson College In The University Of Oxford
EducationIn conjunction with the University of Oxford, the College provides academic and pastoral support for 650 graduate students, recognised internationally as being of the highest standard. Students develop academically, advance their leadership qualities and communication skills and prepare to play full and effective roles in society. Early career support for developing academics is also provided.
Princeton Charitable Foundation Limited
EducationAdvancement of higher education.
The College Of St Peter Le Bailey In The University Of Oxford
EducationTHE ADVANCEMENT OF LEARNING, SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH
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.