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

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.

Country

Ireland Northern Ireland Scotland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£56,346,000

Latest Expenditure

£55,677,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 74% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 74% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 60% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,260,000

Charitable Activities £11,203,000

Other Trading £42,666,000

Investments £1,217,000

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £55,370,897

Raising Funds £306,103

Governance £237,276

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£56,346,000	£55,677,000	£55,370,897	£85,318,000	£82,875,000	650 / 0
2023	£51,775,000	£50,236,000	£49,939,853	£84,141,000	£82,546,000	475 / 0
2022	£45,490,000	£46,325,000	£45,951,239	£68,344,000	£66,778,000	488 / 0
2021	£41,902,000	£41,717,000	£41,243,586	£48,072,000	£46,376,000	483 / 0
2020	£41,204,000	£42,351,000	£41,851,139	£46,909,000	£45,409,000	493 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Harper Adams University

What does Harper Adams University do?

How much income did Harper Adams University report in 2024?

Harper Adams University reported total income of £56.35m and reported expenditure of £55.68m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Harper Adams University?

Harper Adams University has a program ratio of 98.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 74% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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 19 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.