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.
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The Arts Society Henley
Charity and VCS support, EducationThe Arts Society Henley (TASH) operates under the umbrella of The Arts Society, promoting awareness of the arts by offering its members and visitors lectures, study days and visits to exhibitions and artistic centres . We reach out to local schools, universities and the community, providing financial grants, workshops, volunteer support and assistance with the preservation of local records.
Campus Children's Holidays (cambridge University)
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationCampus plans, organises and runs activity holidays for children aged 6 to 14 from the Merseyside area who are in need of such a holiday and referred to us by Liverpool Social Services or by Barnardo's. Campus is entirely run and managed by unpaid volunteers; our fundraising is carried out, and our projects run by volunteers.
The Inner Circle Educational Trust
EducationThe advancement of education for the public benefit.
The Ticker Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationTo offer support throughout the area both to those who are themselves experiencing heart or vascular procedures, and to their families to support financially and otherwise all forms of cardiac procedures carried out by the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (Wythenshawe) & to raise funds, inviting and receiving contributions by way of subscription, donation and any other
The Old Broad Street Charity Trust
EducationThe trustees have resolved to concentrate their objects on awarding scholarships to individuals who successfully apply to study at INSEAD Business School. Scholarships will be awarded principally to British citizens who on application are working in a UK bank or financial institution, and who, in the view of the Scholarship Committee will strive to attain the highest level of executive management.
The Chadwick Trust
Education, ResearchThe Chadwick Trust was set up through a Trust Deed executed in 1890 by Sir Edwin Chadwick to embrace promotion of sanitary science and health, the prevention of disease and the physical training of the population. The Trust supports research and teaching in Public Health and Public Health Engineering at University College London, through the award of prizes, scholarships and fellowships.
Queen Elizabeth's Foundation
Charitable activities, EducationProvision of grants to students for higher education
First Blofield And Brundall Sea Scout Group
Armed forces, Associations, Economic and community development, Education1st Blofield and Brundall Sea Scout Group is a Scout Group with Beaver, Cub & Scout sections. The Group is recognised by the Royal Navy. The group has a partnership agreement with Dreadnought Explorer section.Scouting provides skills for life: for school, college, university, the job interview, the important speech, the tricky challenge and the big dreams.
Student Health Association
EducationTo advance Health Education. Annual conference and study days, executive meetings 3 times a year and work on promoting education of health professionals in student health centres, attending other conferences throughout the year.To relieve sickness and promote the highest possible level of health for the individual and collectively for all who study and work in Universities.
Hatfield Philharmonic Orchestra
Arts, EducationPresentation of orchestral concerts to the general public.
Mary Dean's School Foundation
Charitable activities, EducationThe charity provides funding to Mary Dean's school to a budget set each year by the Trustees. Grants to former pupils of the school who are undertaking further/higher education or need sponsorship for a recognised activity to an amount set by the Trustees. All applications are discussed by the Trustees.
Chaplaincy To The University Of Leicester
Education, ReligionTHE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF STUDENTS AND OTHER PERSONS CONNECTED TO THE UNIVERSITY, AND FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC, BY THE PROVISION OF CHAPLAINCY FACILITIES, INCLUDING A CHAPLAINCY CENTRE FOR THE UNIVERSITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF WORSHIP, PRAYER, PASTORAL WORK AND DISCUSSION ON AN ECUMENICAL BASIS.
The City Of London Corporation Combined Education Charity
Beneficiary group, EducationFinancial assistance is available through the Higher Education Research and Special Expenses Fund to assist deserving young persons following special technical courses full-time at secondary schools or establishments of further education in the area formerly under the control of the London County Council (under Clause 1), and teachers and lecturers in the former LCC area (Clause 2).
The Southampton University Development Trust
EducationThe main purpose of the Trust is to support the University of Southampton.
Edmund Jones' Charity
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationProvides grants to 1) Apprentices living in Brecon - Tools, 2) College students living in Brecon - Equipment, 3) University students living in Brecon - Books, 4) Schools & colleges located in Brecon for Brecon students. To under 25 year olds - Resident in Brecon Town.
The Keble Association Icw Oxford University
Charitable activities, EducationThe Keble Association provides grants to students. The charity provides help at time of severe financial strain for study, travel, internships and other costs that would otherwise restrict access to a full student life at Keble
The Chalet Trust
EducationRetreat for Reading Parties from 3 Oxford University Colleges Practising in Higher Education
St Mary's College Trust
Education, ReligionThe advancement of higher and further education by: (a) The maintenance for members of the University College of religious services; (b) Furtherance of the work of a Chaplaincy at the University college; (c) The promotion of research in, and development of religious education; (d) The education and training of persons who are, or intend to become, engaged as teachers or otherwise in work connected
Stanford Trust
EducationThe advancement and support of higher education by making donations to support colleges of further education or universities.
The City And University Of Cambridge Masonic Charitable Trust
Associations, EducationTo make donations to charities, both masonic & non-masonic, primarily local charitable causes.
The Hulme Hall Trust Foundation
Charitable activities, Education, ReligionThe objects of Hulme Hall Trust Foundation are:The provision of assistance for higher education by means of grants to be awarded to students at the University of Manchester, including post-graduate and research students, and with preference for residents of Hulme Hall.The provision of benefits in connection with Hulme Hall (which includes the chapel and chaplaincy)
Barts And The London Alumni Association Benevolent Fund
Education, Health, Social welfareTHOSE ENTITLED TO HELP ARE DENOTED AS 'STUDENTS AND FORMER STUDENTS OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY WHO ATTEND OR ATTENDED EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING INSTITUTIONS AND THE DEPENDENTS OF SUCH PERSONS: THE LONDON HOSPITAL MEDICAL COLLEGE, THE ST BARTHOLOMEW'S AND THE ROYAL LONDON SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY AT QUEEN MARY AND WESTFIELD COLLEGE' (NOW KNOWN AS 'QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON').
The Friends Of The University Of Bristol Theatre Collection
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, EducationSupports the work of the University of Bristol Theatre Collection, volunteering roles in the archives and raising funds to assist in the purchase of new acquisitions.
The Alpha Omega Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, EducationThe objectives of the charity are to raise funds via gift aid and covenants and to donate these funds to encourage and maintain the highest ethical and clinical standards of dental practice, to support the policy board of the Hebrew University - Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, assist dental education in Great Britain.
Fairfield School Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, LeisureTo provide grants to young people residing in the Fairfield area of Buxton, to assist with their education at university or college. Also to give grants for sports, study of music & other arts. Generally assisting with those costs.
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.