Education Charities
Discover 11,216 Education charities. 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.
Leighton Park Trust
EducationIndependent School
Wells Cathedral School Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationThe education and care of c.700 boys and girls from ages 3-18, including the choristers of the cathedral church of St Andrews in Wells. The school is also one of the four government supported specialist music schools in the country and advanced musical training is provided for about a third of its pupils.
Kisharonlangdon
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionThe principal object of the charity is to provide excellence in education, vocational training, care and support for children and adults with learning disabilities, within a traditional Jewish environment. The aim is to make provision for life so as to promote the potential of the individual using support and therapies in order that they live as independently as possible within the community.
Lamda LTD
Arts, EducationIn addition to five validated degree programmes, LAMDA offers a Foundation Course and a number of Diplomas, semester and short courses for the private market. The work of the Drama School is complemented by that of Examinations, through which LAMDA offers a drama and communications-based syllabus leading to accredited and non-accredited awards in the UK and overseas.
St Edmund's College
EducationOperates Independent Prep and Senior Schools
Bury Grammar Schools Charity
Beneficiary group, EducationThe object of the charity is the provision of a day school for boys and a day school for girls, these being Bury Grammar School Boys and Bury Grammar School Girls
St Mary's School (calne)
Beneficiary group, EducationThe provision of boarding and day education for girls aged 11-18 at St Mary's School, Calne and day education for boys and girls at St Margaret's Preparatory School, Calne. In so doing, providing high quality education to students whose families do not otherwise have the financial means to fund independent education.
Goodenough College
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfare, SocietyGoodenough College provides residential accommodation for British and international postgraduate students and their families in central London. We deliver a vibrant community through a unique programme of intellectual, cultural and social activities in line with our values of global citizenship and social responsibility. The Burn offers accommodation and an academic retreat in Scotland.
Wycliffe College (incorporated)
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe Charity principally provides education in Stonehouse to boys and girls from the ages of 2 - 18 in its two schools, the Preparatory School, including a Nursery department, and the Senior School; it also runs holiday courses for British and overseas students.
Universities UK
EducationOur mission is to be the voice of universities, helping to maintain the world-leading strength of the UK university sector and supporting our members to achieve their aims and objectives.
St. Clare's, Oxford
EducationEducational institution offering the International Baccalaureate for 16 - 18 year olds, English as Foreign Language courses for all age groups over 16 and Liberal Arts courses for undergraduates from overseas. St. Clare's is an international boarding college.
The Society Of St James
Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfareThe relief of poverty, sickness, hardship and distress in particular but not exclusively of persons who are homeless, unemployed or who have substance addictions by the provision of housing, rehabilitation, care, support, education, training and employment opportunities; in order to improve individuals life opportunities and the quality of life and to contribute to the wider community
King's School
EducationThe principal activity of the charity is that of an independent day school providing education for 4 to 18 year olds.
Furniture Resource Centre Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Social welfare1) To relieve need, hardship or distress by the provision of furniture and other household accessories to low income families.2) To advance any charitable purpose for the benefit of the public and in particular the provision of training for excluded groups to further their chances of obtaining full time employment and the provision of recycling services which directly benefit the environment
Lingfield College
EducationProvision of education
The Independent Educational Association Limited
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThis charity promotes the advancement of education of children and young persons and to establish schools in any part of the world. The charity now provides education to over 860 pupils from the ages of 2 to 18 through the St James Schools: Nursery School, Prep School and Senior Girls' School situated at Earsby Street, W14 8SH, and Senior Boys' School at Ashford, Surrey TW15 3DZ.
International House Trust Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationThe Charity exists for the advancement of the education of the public in languages. Its object are realised principally through International House London, an internationally reputed language school. Its main activities are the teaching of English and the teaching of other Modern Languages and the training of language teachers.
St Edmund's School Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationNursery, pre-preparatory and preparatory school for boys and girls aged 2 to 16, with weekly and flexible boarding options.
St Catherine's British School
Beneficiary group, EducationTeaching & learning for British & foreign expatriate children and local Greek children. Providing national curriculum of England & Wales, IGCSE & I.B. Diploma programmes to children aged 3-18. Providing professional development for teachers & administrators. Providing bursaries, and assistance to a range of families, charitable donations to various individuals and organisations in need.
Lambrook School Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, EducationThe principal activity of the charity is the provision of education for boarding and day boys and girls, between the ages of 3 and 13, at Lambrook School for the benefit of children locally.
The Free Grammar School Of King Charles Ii At Bradford
Beneficiary group, EducationThe provision of a high-quality education to boys and girls in Bradford to boys and girls who would benefit from such a provision. Bursary awards are made to help fund the education of children whose families might otherwise struggle to afford the School's fees
Escp Europe - Business School
EducationPost Graduate Higher Education Teaching, Research and Executive Education
King Alfred School Society
Beneficiary group, EducationOperates an informal, mixed ability, co-educational day school in northwest London for children aged 4 - 18. The aim is to support every student to achieve their social and academic potential, inculcating commitment and the joy of achievement through independent learning.Trains teachersPromotes educational research and debate to maximise development of individuals' varied talents.
The Grange School Hartford Limited
Beneficiary group, EducationThe education of children and young people.
The Royal Ballet School
Arts, EducationTo train and educate outstanding classical ballet dancers for The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet and other top international dance companies.
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.