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.
Lincoln College Oxford
Arts, EducationThe principal focus of the College's activities is on its academic work: that is, high quality research and the education of new generations of students in a range of subject areas. The College provides facilities for study, in the form of teaching and seminar rooms, lecture theatres, a Library and co-operative access to the laboratory and other facilities provided by Oxford University.
The President And Fellows Of Murray Edwards College, Founded As New Hall, In The University Of Cambridge
Beneficiary group, EducationAdvancement of education, learning and research in the University of Cambridge with a commitment to the highest standards of education for women of all backgrounds
Newcastle-Under-Lyme School
Education, LeisureThe School provides high quality educational and pastoral care to over 800pupils aged 3-18. It achieves outstanding results at A level, complemented by success in sporting and extra-curricular activities. Pupils invariably proceed to Higher Education. Means tested bursaries are awarded ensuring a balanced social mix within the School.
St Edmund's College In The University Of Cambridge
EducationSt Edmund's College is an autonomous, self-governing community of scholars, and one of the 31 colleges within the University of Cambridge.St Edmund's College can be distinguished from the majority of colleges in that it is classed as a graduate college and admits postgraduate students, mature undergraduates and affiliated students.
St Hilda's College In The University Of Oxford
EducationTo provide education and residential accommodation for women and men who are members of the College and the University of Oxford.To maintain, continue and develop the College ethos and tradition of providing encouragement and support in academic research and education undertaken by women and men.To do all other such things as are incidental or conducive to support the above.
Kent Union
Education, LeisureThe advancement of education of students at the University of Kent for the public benefit by; promoting their interests and welfare and representing, supporting and advising students: representing student's interests to the University; and providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of students.
The College Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity In The University Of Oxford Of The Foundation Of Sir Thomas Pope
EducationUNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Green Templeton College
Education, ResearchA college in the University of Oxford the objects of Green Templeton College shall be to further study, learning, education and research within the University of Oxford and to be a College wherein men and women may carry out advanced study or research particularly in management studies, medical and life sciences, social sciences and a range of other subject areas as approved by its Governing Body.
St Antony's College In The University Of Oxford
Education, HeritageThe College's main activity is the provision of excellent post-graduate education and research opportunities to world-class students and academics from across the globe, focusing on international relations, economics, politics, history, anthropology and interdisciplinary area studies.
The Master And Fellows Of Darwin College In The University Of Cambridge
EducationDarwin College is a higher-education institution incorporated by Royal Charter within the University of Cambridge. Its purpose as a charitable institution is to advance education, learning, and research in the University, and to provide for members a Collegewhere they may work for postgraduate Degrees or carry out postgraduate or other special studies.
The University Of Nottingham Students' Union
Education, LeisurePromoting the interests and welfare of students during their course of study and representing, supporting and advising members; Being the recognised representative channel between students and the University of Nottingham and any other external bodies and providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and for discussions and debate for the personal development of its members.
Southampton Hospitals Charity
Education, HealthEnhancing the care and treatment of patients at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust by providing support to areas of the hospital service that lie beyond the scope of NHS funding.
Robinson College In The University Of Cambridge
EducationTo advance education, learning, research and religion through the provision of a College in the University of Cambridge
The College Of Optometrists
Arts, Education, Heritage, Leisure, ResearchTHE COLLEGE IS THE PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH BODY FOR OPTOMETRY IN THE UK, PROMOTING OPTOMETRY TO KEY UK STAKEHOLDERS AND LOBBYING LEGISLATORS.WE FUND UNIVERSITY-BASED RESEARCH; DEVELOP GUIDANCE FOR PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT;PUBLISH A LEARNED JOURNAL; ARE THE SOLE UK REGULATOR APPROVED BODY TO ASSESS FITNESS TO PRACTICE IN THE UK;HOUSE AN OPTICAL MUSEUM AND OPTICAL REFERENCE LIBRARY.
London Contemporary Dance (the Place) Limited
Arts, EducationThe principal activity of The Place is the development of contemporary dance through a higher education establishment, producing and touring work, a theatre and other artistic and educational activities.
The University Of Sheffield Students' Union
EducationA Students' Union representing and supporting students of the University of Sheffield.
St Catherines Hospice (lancashire) Limited
Education, HealthSt Catherine's maintains a hospice and provides specialist palliative care services to cater for the needs of patients and their carers. The Hospice benefits people from the areas of Chorley,Longridge,Preston and South Ribble.
British Friends Of The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem
Associations, EducationThe BFHU is a national, non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting, marketing and promoting the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and to raising awareness of its global contribution.
The Royal Free Charity
Education, HealthWe support the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at the Royal Free Hospital, Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital and North Middlesex University Hospital through four key strategic priorities: enhancing the experience of patients, supporting NHS staff, investing in innovation and research, and securing the best available technology and equipment for our clinicians.
Syracuse University (usa) London Program
EducationProvision of courses to students
The University Of Notre Dame (usa) In England
EducationThe University of Notre Dame (USA) in England exists to provide students with a period of study as well as supporting scholarly research and engagement in England. The University operates the following main programmes at its facility: the London Undergraduate programme, the London Law programme, and summer undergraduate and graduate programmes.
The Rumi Foundation
Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfareThe purposes of the Charity are: - the advancement of education in the UK and overseas;- the provision, support and promotion of the education of children and young people in schools and institutions of further and higher education;- the education of disadvantaged members of the public; - the promotion of the arts; and - the relief of poverty.
Warwick Students' Union
Education, LeisureThe objects are the advancement of education of students at the University of Warwick by-promoting their interests & welfare, representing, supporting & advising -being the recognised representative of Students to the University & other external bodies -providing social, cultural, sporting & recreational activities & forums for discussions & debate for their personal development
Yale University Press London
Arts, EducationThe Charity is engaged in the publication of scholarly books which make a significant contribution to academic research and learning, and which serve faculty and students in institutions of higher education. It also publishes work based on sound scholarship, but intended for a broader readership, to bring the highest quality learning to the public at large and to enhance cultural life.
The Quality Assurance Agency For Higher Education
EducationA range of activities to secure HE standards & quality: reviews & audits of standards & quality in HE providers; published reports & intelligence arising from those reviews & audits; maintenance of the UK Quality Code, subject benchmarks and qualifications frameworks; advice on degree awarding powers & university title, Access to HE & support for HEIs in relation to international developments.
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.