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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.

Trinity Hall Cambridge

Education

The 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.

Latest Income: £16,398,000
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Sports Aid Trust

Charitable activities, Education, Leisure

To 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.

Latest Income: £16,034,215
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Clare College Cambridge

Education

To further public good by promoting learning, study and teaching in a community of scholars in the University of Cambridge.

Latest Income: £16,011,000
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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The Principal And Fellows Of The College Of The Lady Margaret In The University Of Oxford

Education

THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

Latest Income: £15,886,000
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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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

Education

Promotion of undergraduate education within the University of Oxford and to promote research and advanced study.

Latest Income: £15,778,000
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Leeds University Union

Education, Leisure

LUU 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

Latest Income: £15,279,000
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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The Principal And Fellows Of St Hugh's College In The University Of Oxford

Education

The College's principal activity is to provide for members of the University of Oxford the protection and training of an Academic House.

Latest Income: £15,259,000
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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The Principal And Fellows Of Mansfield College In The University Of Oxford

Education

A constituent college of the University of Oxford providing higher education to undergraduate and graduate students.

Latest Income: £15,136,000
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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The College Of St Mary Magdalene In The University Of Cambridge

Arts, Education

The 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.

Latest Income: £15,101,191
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Selwyn College Cambridge

Education

To advance education, religion, learning and research by the provision of a college in the University of Cambridge.

Latest Income: £15,054,348
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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The Principal And Fellows Of Newnham College

Education

Newnham College is a college of the University of Cambridge and provides higher education and research

Latest Income: £14,924,000
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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St Edmund Hall In The University Of Oxford

Education

The Charity's objects are to provide, promote and engage in education, learning and research.

Latest Income: £14,831,000
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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The Rector And Scholars Of Exeter College In The University Of Oxford

Education

To maintain and support a College within the University of Oxford, for the advancement of knowledge, education, research, learning and religion.

Latest Income: £14,604,000
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Jesus College Within The University And City Of Oxford Of Queen Elizabeth's Foundation

Education

To 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.

Latest Income: £14,595,000
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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College Of Corpus Christi And Of The Blessed Virgin Mary 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: £14,383,000
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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The Aes Tring Park School Trust

Arts, Education

The 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.

Latest Income: £14,289,918
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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The College Of The Lady Frances Sidney Sussex In The University Of Cambridge

Education

To further public good by promoting learning, study and teaching in a community of scholars in the University of Cambridge

Latest Income: £14,215,000
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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The President And Fellows Of Wolfson College In The University Of Cambridge

Education

Wolfson College is one of the 31 colleges in the University of Cambridge.

Latest Income: £14,102,148
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Intouni

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Social welfare

IntoUniversity 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.

Latest Income: £14,045,220
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Cardiff University Students' Union

Education, Leisure

Promoting 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.

Latest Income: £14,039,688
Areas of Operation: Cardiff
Status: Registered
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Nuffield College In The University Of Oxford

Education, Research

The College's principal activity is to provide for students and Fellows who are studying and conducting research in the Social Sciences.

Latest Income: £14,033,000
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Rose Bruford College Of Theatre And Performance

Arts, Education

Rose Bruford College is a university sector institution providing a range of education and training opportunities and supporting research in the theatrical arts and technologies.

Latest Income: £14,018,814
Areas of Operation: Germany
Status: Registered
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Wolfson College In The University Of Oxford

Education

In 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.

Latest Income: £13,627,000
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Princeton Charitable Foundation Limited

Education

Advancement of higher education.

Latest Income: £13,222,090
Areas of Operation: United States
Status: Registered
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The College Of St Peter Le Bailey In The University Of Oxford

Education

THE ADVANCEMENT OF LEARNING, SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH

Latest Income: £13,114,000
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
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.