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.
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.
The Aga Khan University (international) In The United Kingdom
Education, ReligionProvides Education / trainingSponsors or undertakes research
Oxford Hospitals Charity
Education, HealthSupporting and enhancing the work of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts capacity to deliver an outstanding service in compassionate excellence to its patients and staff through funding above the level that NHS funding alone allows.Charity succeeds the previous charity 1057295. Refer to http://www.ouh.nhs.uk/charity/news/annual-reports.aspx for annual reports prior to 2018.
University Of Sussex Students' Union
EducationProvide educational services for students at a University
The Principal And Fellows Of The Manchester Academy And Harris College In The University Of Oxford
EducationThe principle activity of the College, as specified in the Royal Charter is the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate mature students of the University of Oxford
The University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business
EducationEducation / Training and Research
Keele University Students' Union
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureKeele SU operates a number of activities and services, all for the benefit of its members.Activities include; community representation and advocacy to influence the student experience, individual representation and advocacy to support students facing difficulties, community-based student activities, volunteering and sports facilitation, retail, catering, printing and entertainments.
University Hospitals Birmingham Charity
Armed forces, Education, HealthUHB Charity runs the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charity, Heartland Hospital Charity, Good Hope Hospital Charity, Solihull Hospital Charity and Fisher House (for the UK's military patients). It is the official charity for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, providing things over and above that which can be provided by the NHS
The University Of Chicago Foundation Limited
EducationHigher Education
The Florida State University International Programs Association UK
EducationProviding educational services
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity
Charity and VCS support, Education, HealthThe Charity undertakes as part of its fundraising, various activities involving both staff and the general public to generate income. All income is utilised for the benefit of staff and patient welfare within the Trust.
Uwe Students' Union
Education, LeisureUWE Students' Union exists to advance the education of students at the University of the West of England by promoting the interests and welfare of students during their course of study and representing, supporting and advising students. Also by providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of students.
Swansea University Students' Union
Economic and community development, Education, LeisureStudents' Union promoting the interests and welfare of students at Swansea University. The Union provides social, sporting and recreational activities as well as supporting and advising students during their time at University. Union commercial services in retail and licensed trade offer employment and opportunities for personal development.
University Of York Students' Union
EducationThe University of York Students' Union seeks to enhance the student experience by providing representation, welfare services, social space and opportunities for student development within the Union and the wider community.
British Universities And Colleges Sport Limited
Education, LeisureThe objects for which the Company is established ("Objects") are to advance for the public benefit physical education, by providing higher education sport pathway competitions and experiences for students within Universities and Colleges, and promoting the lifelong benefits of physical activity for all.
University Of Lincoln Students Union
Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureThe Charity supports over 17500 students and has Membership Services which are funded by a grant from the University of Lincoln (UoL) and surplus from it's Commercial Services arms. It works in partnership with UoL and other stakeholders for the benefit of it's members. The Charity provides Academic representation, Advice, Welfare services, Sports & Societies & volunteering/employability services.
Reading University Students' Union
EducationTHE UNION'S OBJECTS ARE THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF READING.
The Brilliant Club
EducationThe Brilliant Club exists to increase the number of pupils from under-represented backgrounds progressing to highly selective universities. We do this by mobilising the PhD community to share its academic expertise with state schools.
New Model Institute For Technology And Engineering
EducationEstablishing and operating an institution of Higher Education focused on teaching inter-disciplinary engineering
Brown University Charitable Trust
EducationThe Charitable Trust supports the educational activities of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. All donations are paid directly to Brown University. Fund administration cost of the charity are less than 2% of annual donations.
University Of Derby Theatre Limited
Arts, EducationThe main activities of the charity are the running of a learning and community theatre for produced and received work, and also for the use of the theatre space by Univeristy of Derby Theatre Arts students.The charity is engaged with its local community in the provision of facilities to promote and showcase community theatre group work.
Pepperdine University (usa)
EducationProvide well-qualified and distinguished professors, including British professors, to teach in the program; provide a meaningful orientation to the British culture; plan academic field trips to further student development; provide spiritual opportunities for the students.
Lancaster University Students' Union
Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureThe activities include (not exhaustive):* Education & Support : promoting the interests and welfare of students at LU and representing, supporting and advising students* Provides social , cultural, sporting and recreational activities e.g. clubs & societies, volunteering, campus events* Provides forums for discussions and debates for personal development of students
University Of Westminster Students' Union
Education, Leisure? Promoting the interests and welfare of Students at University of Westminster and representing, supporting and advising Students;? Being the recognised representative channel between Students and University ? Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions anddebate for the personal development of its Students.
Southern Universities Management Services
EducationTo promote the efficiency of the administration of educational charities in direct pursuit of their objectives by:(a) advice, training and information about financial planning, effective management procedures, and the best use of available resources, and(b) other assistance appropriate to the provision of financial planning, procedural advice and resource management.
Association Of Mbas And Business Graduates Association
EducationTHE ADVANCEMENT OF BUSINESS EDUCATION AT POST-GRADUATE LEVEL BY THE PROVISION PRIMARILY OF AN ACCREDITATION SERVICE FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMMES AT UNIVERSITIES WORLDWIDE.
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.