Education Charities That specialise in Student support
Discover 727 Education charities that specialise in student support. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
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Tallow Chandlers Benevolent Fund No 2
Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfareThe Charity's principal aim is to provide relevant, focused support and giving for the benefit of disadvantaged young people mainly in the Greater London area, to encourage them to succeed in life. This support is primarily provided through education. It supports charities and charitable organisations that provide public benefit by providing donations, bursaries, and scholarships.
Charities Administered Icw The Honourable Society Of The Middle Temple
Education, ReligionTHE AWARD OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO INTENDING PRACTITIONERS AT THE BAR OF ENGLAND AND WALES
The Weavers' Company Benevolent Fund
Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfareCurrently supports projects working with young people at risk of offending or with the rehabilitation of those who have offended, supports the woven textile industry through grants and scholarships and assists three local primary schools in Inner London
The Manchester High School For Girls General Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, EducationTo support and assist the Manchester High School for Girls ("the school") in its endeavour to provide bursaries to pupils with high ability from low income families, on a means tested basis. To review the financial resources available to this trust to ensure, as much as is possible, that "the school" can fulfil its financial commitments in relation to bursaries.
The All Saints Educational Trust
Education, Housing, ReligionUK/EU: GRANTS (SCHOLARSHIPS) ARE MADE TO THOSE SEEKING TO ATTAIN QUALIFIED TEACHER STATUS (QTS); OR FOR CPD. PREFERRED DISCIPLINES ARE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND HOME ECONOMICS. APPLICANTS SHOULD DESIRABLY HAVE A RELIGIOUS COMMITMENT (CHURCH OF ENGLAND PREFERRED, BUT OTHER CHRISTIAN AND NON-CHRISTIAN APPLICANTS ARE CONSIDERED).
The Jean Shanks Foundation
Education, ResearchThe advancement and promotion of medical research, education and the dissemination of results. The establishment, maintenance of scholarship grants, fellowships, research grants and prizes awarded to scientists and other persons engaged in medical research or related sciences.
Bjs Foundation
Arts, Education, HealthThe principle objective of the Society is to promote the British Journal of Surgery as Europe's leading surgical journal and to support its affiliated surgical associations in Europe in promoting and advancing the practice of surgery by providing research and editorial bursaries, invited lectureships, surgical prizes and general support of surgical meetings across Europe.
Hayfran Trust
Beneficiary group, EducationThe principal activity is to assist with the provision of education for boys and girls in Wiltshire, primarily through St Francis School, Pewsey. St Francis provides a level of benefit to its pupils but also to the general public. It provides an all round independent education with access to its education available to children from less affluent backgrounds, under its community bursary program.
The London Foundation For Banking & Finance
EducationWe exist to help students from around the world access industry-leading financial education by providing a range of scholarships, bursaries and grants. Our aim is to remove barriers to entry into the sector and support students from different backgrounds who wish to further their knowledge and experience. We also recognise the highest level of professional competence by awarding chartered status.
Northern College (united Reformed And Congregational)
Education, ReligionThe object of the College is to advance the Christian Religion in accordance with the tenets of the Churches by providing education and training for:1. candidates for the ministries of the Churches,2. Ministers of, and lay people in, the Churches, and3. Ministers and lay persons from other denominations and in such other ways as the governors think fit.
Danske Kirke I London (danish Church In London)
Education, ReligionThe objects of the charity are to take care of the social, cultural and religious needs of the Danish community in London. The charity achieves these objectives by maintaining and supporting the buildings and fabric of the Danish Church in London and by providing events and bursaries to the Danish community in London
East Of England Agricultural Society
Economic and community development, EducationProviding grants for agricultural related causesManaging the Marshal Papworth Overseas Scholarship SchemeOperating events to promote agriculture and rural life Other educational and promotional activities to promote agriculture
Royal Asiatic Society Of Great Britain And Ireland
Arts, Education, Heritage, ResearchThe investigation and encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia. The Society promotes a number of activities in this field: lectures, research workshops and student events. It publishes works of scholarship and a journal. It maintains an important library including prints, drawings and manuscripts relating to the history, religions, languages, art and customs of Asia.
International Council Of Museums (united Kingdom)
Education, HeritageICOM UK is the national committee of the International Council of Museums. It organises an annual conference and delivers workshops throughout England to build the international work and profile of the UK's museums and galleries. It provides travel bursaries to members, free entry to museums in the UK and throughout the world and a global network of other museum professionals and organisations.
The King's School Worcester Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, EducationThe primary activity of the charity is to provide financial support to the charitable purposes of The King's School Worcester. It aims to do so mainly through the generation of funds from which significant bursary grants may be made to enable pupils to attend the School whose families would otherwise be unable to affords for them to do so.
The Kangyur Rinpoche Foundation
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, EducationDirect support for street children in Nepal to enable them to attend school rather than begging or forced labour. Support for Nuns and Monks arriving from Tibet - 50 on average per month. Creating new classrooms in India for Tibetan children; after 3 years the Government takes over the running costs. Offer scholarships to students and support families to enable them to buy food.
The Gray's Inn Scholarships Trust
EducationThe advancement of education in the law for students and members of Gray's Inn by the awarding of scholarships to all with ability.
Westminster School Scholarship And Bursary Fund
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureWestminster School educates children from 7 through to 18 and aims widen access as much as possible. It also aims to provide excellence in sporting and extra-curricular activities, notably artistic, musical and social skills. The aim of this charity is to fund scholarships and bursaries for pupils attending the School. This fund is a restricted fund for this purpose.
The Summer School Foundation
Arts, EducationThe charity promotes education in music and related arts for public benefit, including performance, composition and interdisciplinary practice. It delivers this through The Music Summer School and Festival (MSSF), an inclusive programme for musicians at all stages. MSSF provides high-quality tuition, collaborative opportunities and public concerts, alongside bursaries and outreach to widen access
Northampton Old Grammar School Foundation
EducationThe objects of the charity are:-pay a yearly sum to the Borough Council and the County Council to be applied towards the maintenance of the school. The residue of net yearly income of the Foundation is used for:-The provision of items, services and facilities for the school; and Promoting the education of beneficiaries by the award of prizes, scholarships, bursaries or maintenance allowances.
Wolverhampton Grammar School Independence Appeals Fund
EducationThe objects of the Charity are to support and fund the activities of Wolverhampton Grammar School Limited. This is achieved by providing bursaries and scholarships to pupils who would otherwise be unable to attend the School and also in offering support to the School for its day to day operations when required.
Maritime London Officer Cadet Scholarship
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, EducationEducation and sea training of young people seeking a career as officers in the Merchant Navy.
Newton Bursary Fund
EducationThe promotion and encouragement of education at Newton Prep by providing scholarship awards.
Dr Challoner's School Educational Trust
Education, FacilitiesThe provision of scholarships, prizes, grants, equipment, buildings, playing fields and other assistance for the benefit of Dr Challoner's Grammar School and its pupils.
The Bestway Foundation
Charitable activities, Education, Health, HeritageProviding scholarships/grants to University students of South Asian origin both in the UK and overseas.The relief of sickness and the preservation of health both in the UK and in South Asia by way of grants to hospitals, medical research establishments, by building, new hospitals, or in such other manner as the Trustees shall in their absolute discretion decide.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many student-support education charities are there in the UK?
There are 727 registered student-support education charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the student-support 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 student-support education charities?
Student-support 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 student-support education charities?
Across all student-support 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 student-support education charities?
Student-support 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.