Education Charities
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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.
The Places Foundation
Economic and community development, Education, HousingThe objectives of the charity are to improve the quality of life for people and communities, particularly for those who suffer disadvantage as a result of exclusion from the labour market and inadequate access to essential services.
The Goldhill Play Association
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe provide supported play for young people aged 5 to 16 years, in a friendly, secure and caring environment that is designed to stimulate their imagination and develope new skills. We aim to encourage physical, mental and social development by providing challenging activities and exciting play opportunities.
St. Wystan's School
Beneficiary group, EducationTo provide an independent education for children aged 2.5 - 11 years. Scholarships for entry into years 3 to 6 are available every year to external candidates and into year 3 for internal candidates. The school is non-selective. Means tested bursaries are available.
Brighton Waldorf School Limited
Beneficiary group, EducationTo advance the education of children in accordance with the educational principles of the late Dr. Rudolf Steiner. Principally to achieve this by the establishment, development and maintenance of a school and associated activities; by the promotion and assistance with the training of teachers, and various sundry other activities.
Watford Sheltered Workshop Limited
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareProviding supported work experience and skills training to people who are disabled or disadvantaged, enabling them to contribute to the community and where possible progress into unsupported employment.
The Switch Charity Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationThe object for which the Company is established is the advancement of the education and training of children and young people resident in the UK, in particular by equipping them for employment in commerce, business and industry (the "Objects").
The Prospects Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, HealthThe Prospects Trust is all about the people who come through the gates, and our gates are always open. We provide meaningful work experience sessions on an 18 acre organically certified farm near Reach, Cambridge for adults with learning difficulties, physical disabilities and mental ill health.
The Independent Jewish Day School Foundation
Education, ReligionEducation and activities
Vita Et Pax School (cockfosters) Limited
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationNursery & Primary School (fee paying).
Yeshivo Horomo
EducationTrust Deed constitutes Yeshivo Horomo, and its objects are to promote theological research and to provide educational facilities, scholarships and maintenance for any needy student.
The Shaarei Torah Trust
Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionThe charity raises funds to further Orthodox Jewish religious education. It distributes its funds to a Torah Talmudical College and grants bursaries to Rabbinical students.
The Charnwood Trust
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationOperation of an inclusive nursery school and family centre for children with all abilities, mainstream and SEND children. Based on the Christian belief in the value of every individual.
North Clwyd Animal Rescue
EducationThe main aim of the charity is to take in unwanted and stray animals, care for them to the best of our ability and rehome them to responsible people. We also promote responsible pet ownership through local schools, etc.
Chiltern Open Air Museum Limited
Economic and community development, Education, HeritageMuseum which rescues historic buildings under threat in Chilterns Area and re-erects them within a 45 acre traditional landscape with interpretation for visitors. The buildings range from domestic, agricultural to rural industrial dating from 15c to post WW2. Activities include historical re-enactments, rural craft demos, traditional farming practices with livestock. Lifelong learning is provided.
Community Ventures (middlesbrough) LTD
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareEducation & Training, Relief of Poverty, Economic/community/development/employment
Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey
Arts, Education, Health, ReligionTo promote the practice, teaching, spreading and general advancement of the Serene Reflection Meditation School of Buddhism as exemplified within the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives. This is done through the thorough training of monks, and the support of our lay congregation, by a full programme of retreats, residential training, festivals, Dharma weekends and meditation days throughout the year.
St Philomena's School Limited
EducationThe charity's objective is to promote & provide the advancement of education, through the operation of a Convent School known as St Philomena's
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Charitable Fund
Education, HealthTo support high quality patient care, focusing on areas not fully supported by exchequer funds such as improvements to the Hospital environment and better facilities. As a large teaching hospital, the Trust also has links with the local universities, and another important aim of the charity is providing financial aid to support and encourage our clinicians in new research projects.
Sands School
EducationPromote and provide for the advancement of education through the governance of Sands School in the County of Devon
Our Lady Of Fidelity Established At Upper Norwood, London
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, ReligionThe general objects of the trust are religious and charitable, in connection with the advancement of the Roman Catholic faith in England and Wales.The object of the charity is to promote the charitable work of Our Lady of Fidelity, maintain and develop the Norwood site, the operation of the St Mary's Family Centre, the training of Sisters and the support of a religious house and Hostel in India
The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation
Education- Awarding scholarships, grants and prizes to individuals and institutions in the UK and Japan- Hosting a programme of educational and cultural events at Daiwa Foundation Japan House and elsewhere
Harrow School Of Gymnastics
Education, LeisureProvision of coaching in gymnastics by qualified coaches accredited by British gymnastics.
East Durham Community Initiatives LTD
Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfareReducing social exclusion by operating community projects to reduce unemployment through training. Alleviate hardship and provide support to young homeless and in need.
Ace Nursery School (cambridge) Limited
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre-school education
Royds Community Association
Associations, Economic and community development, EducationProvision of community buildings for health, community activity, employment, business start up, advice and for rent. Provision of contracted activity in health, economy, environment, neighbourhood management and neighbourhood development.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many education charities are there in the UK?
There are 11,216 registered education charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the 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 education charities?
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 education charities?
Across all 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 education charities?
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.