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Harper Adams University

Also known as: Harper Adams University College

Harper Adams University delivers higher education in support of the agricultural, agricultural engineering, food science and technology, environmental science, veterinary science and land-based sectors.

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Activities & Mission

Harper Adams University delivers higher education in support of the agricultural, agricultural engineering, food science and technology, environmental science, veterinary science and land-based sectors.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£59,723,000
Latest Expenditure
£60,430,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £414,000
Charitable Activities £12,395,000
Other Trading £45,551,000
Investments £1,363,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £59,935,910
Raising Funds £494,090
Governance £287,798
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£59,723,000
£60,430,000£59,935,910£84,439,000£82,188,000703 / 0
2024
£56,346,000
£55,677,000£55,370,897£85,318,000£82,875,000650 / 0
2023
£51,775,000
£50,236,000£49,939,853£84,141,000£82,546,000475 / 0
2022
£45,490,000
£46,325,000£45,951,239£68,344,000£66,778,000488 / 0
2021
£41,902,000
£41,717,000£41,243,586£48,072,000£46,376,000483 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Harper Adams University

What does Harper Adams University do?

Harper Adams University delivers higher education in support of the agricultural, agricultural engineering, food science and technology, environmental science, veterinary science and land-based sectors.

How much income did Harper Adams University report in 2025?

Harper Adams University reported total income of £59.72m and reported expenditure of £60.43m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Harper Adams University registered as a charity?

Harper Adams University was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 June 2012 as charity number 1147717. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Harper Adams University?

Harper Adams University is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dominic Wong. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Harper Adams University operate?

Harper Adams University operates across 3 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Is Harper Adams University a registered charity?

Yes — Harper Adams University is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147717.

Details

Address
Harper Adams University
Edgmond
NEWPORT
TF10 8NB
Registration Date
15 June 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5028874
Charity Number
1147717

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Trustees

Dominic Wong Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alison Allden OBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Barbara Ama Ansah Panfu Bray
Also governs 1 other charity
Ben Shipston
Also governs 1 other charity
Liz Salter
Also governs 1 other charity
Luke Smith
Also governs 1 other charity
Mark Foster Griffiths
Navaratnam Partheeban
Professor Christine Ennew
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Ken Sloan
Also governs 2 other charities
Talib Sheikh
Thomas Klages
Also governs 1 other charity
William Penri Evans
Yvonne Hawkins
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Harper Adams University College

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