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.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Robert Kitchin (saddlers' Co)
Education50% and 15% of net incoming resources to City University London and St. Ethelburga's Centre for Reconciliation & Peace respectively with remaining 35% for education & training of persons under 25 in need of financial assistance with preference to those who are/have been resident or have attended educational establishments in the City of London and thereafter in Greater London
Cambridge Eye Trust
Education, Health, ResearchThe charity supports scientific research and education in ophthalmological medicine, principally by arranging an annual residential symposium and supporting university and hospital staff and funding instrument and other costs for research.
Porter Foundation
Education, HeritageTHE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO A SMALL NUMBER OF MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECTS IN ISRAEL AND THE UK. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE PORTER SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AT TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY. IN THE UK, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO THE ARTS BY FUNDING PORTER GALLERIES, AND THE FOUNDATION HAS A CONTINUING COMMITMENT TO THE VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM.
The Associated Gospel Assemblies Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionOur charity is a religious organisation seeking to develop the full man, his physical, mental and spiritual beings. Man here includes woman and child. We seek to achieve this through teaching and preaching the word of God. We also encourage him to attend shcools , colleges and universities in order to develop his mental and physical capablities.
The Donald Mackay Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationThe charity supports the work of churches in the UK and East Africa, including the Training for Life programme for young people in Tanzania. It also assist with the university education of Tanzanians whon cannot afford it. It supports job creation through Equity for Africa. Various other donations are made to UK and international charities.
The Martin Ryle Trust
Arts, EducationThe Martin Ryle Trust exists to fund research and education on any aspects of reducing violence between states. Examples of this type of work are: research into the military and other major corporate influences upon universities; informing students and others of ethical career choices; conferences and other educational events; publications.
Universities China Committee In London
EducationFinancial support of two-way flow of academic exchange between China and the UK. The encouragement of China-focused studies in the UK.
Educational Foundation Of George Fentham, Hampton In Arden
Charitable activities, EducationTHE AWARD OF PRIZES AND THE PROVISION OF SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR THE SCHOOL OF THE FOUNDATION AND AS REGARDS PRIZES, FOR THE OTHER COUNTY AND VOLUNTARY SCHOOLS IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT. THE PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION TO RESIDENTS IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT. THE MAKING OF ANNUAL GRANTS TO THE GOVERNORS OF THE SCHOOL OF THE FOUNDATION.
Thriplow Charitable Trust
EducationFurtherance of higher education and research in institutions.
The Jewish Students Aid Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionPrimarily helping university students with financial assistance to cover fees etc.
The University Of Westminster Prize And Scholarship Fund
EducationThe object of the Trust is the advancement of education by the awarding of prizes and scholarships tenable at the University of Westminster. The trust achieves its object by raising income through investments and donations.
The Blavatsky Trust
Education, HeritageThe Trust furthers the education, study and research into Theosophy. It supports the Copenhagen Centre for the Study of Theosophy and Esotericism at the University of Copenhagen, and post-graduate research carried out at other universities. It funds the European School of Theosophy and the Theosophical History Conference. The Trust has an informative website giving an introduction to Theosophy.
Sir Robert Speed Charitable Trust
Education, LeisureThe trust is held by the Trustee upon trust to apply the same (at the direction of the Council) either as capital or income for the purpose of providing recreational facilities for the physical education and development of persons who are from time to time Resident Junior Members of the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.
Greyfriars Missionary Trust
Education, ReligionThe charity is a church based trust set up to provide funding for members and charitable organisations working overseas with NGOs, universities and mission societies.
The Lee And Bakirgian Family Trust
Beneficiary group, EducationTo provide financial or other aid to universities, colleges, schools, community and youth groups and religious institutions particularly in Lancashire and Cheshire to promote research and to further chaitable community and youth projects.
The Whipps Cross Hospital League Of Friends
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, HealthRaising funds for the benefit of patients and staff of the Whipps Cross University Hospital
The British Association For Japanese Studies
Arts, EducationThe charity holds an annual conference at one of the universities in the UK, and it also supports the production of an academic journal, Japan Forum, which is published 3 times a year. It also supports Japanese-studies scholars by way of awards of up to --ú1,500 for postgraduate students.
The Tabley House Collection Trust
EducationThe charity promotes the appreciation of the arts among the general public by the display, in the principal rooms at Tabley House, of the Tabley House Collection of paintings, furniture and "objets d'art" on loan to it from the University of Manchester.
Garfield Weston Trust Ulster University
EducationTo carry out charitable activities for the promotion of education and research
The Firdale Christian Trust
Charity and VCS support, Education, Housing, ReligionAwarding small grants towards the fees of students studying at theological college or university for full time Christian ministry or those volunteering for Christian service at home or oversees. Grants are also considered for Christian missions and for bursary funds for Christian colleges and supporting schools beyond the UK.
Wakefield Trust
Charitable activities, EducationThe Trust: (a) Makes grants for conservation/heritage/training purposes, mainly in Devon and exceptionally elsewhere. (b) Has links with the University of Canterbury, New Zealand.
Charity Of Thomas Goodwinne (or Goodwin)
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe money is used for young people who have left school and gone onto further education i.e. universities, NVQ courses to help them with books etc. Also organisations in the village i.e. school, brownies, play group.
Sri Lankan Medical And Dental Association In The United Kingdom
Education, Research, Saving of livesADVICE & ASSIST UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL & DENTAL EDUCATION OF THE UNIVERSITIES OF SRI LANKA PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOLLOWING NATURAL DISASTERS FACILITATE SHARING OF PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, EXPERTISE, TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES & RESEARCH MATTERS WITH COLLEAGUES IN SRI LANKA PROMOTE AND ADVISE ON POSTGRADUATE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE UK FOR MEDICAL & DENTAL GRADUATES OF SRI LANKAN UNIVERSITIES
British Cattle Breeders Club Limited
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, ResearchThe charity aims to link practical cattle breeding with science, to improve the quality and productivity of cattle breeding to benefit UK dairy and beef production by means of a conference, farm walks and publications. Publications are circulated to members, sections of the agricultural industry and the libraries of the Universities and Agricultural Colleges as well as published on the web.
The Follett Trust
EducationDonations are made to students in higher education, including scholarships; to organisations involved in community work; to the arts; to the promotion of reading including dyslexia sufferers.
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.