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Harper Adams University Development Trust

Also known as: Harper Adams University College Development Trust

The Trust raises funds to support the work of Harper Adams University. It's principal aim is to finance student scholarships, particularly for those students who need financial aid to pursue their course of study, and to help generate income to support building projects that assist the University to achieve it's primary educational purpose.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust raises funds to support the work of Harper Adams University. It's principal aim is to finance student scholarships, particularly for those students who need financial aid to pursue their course of study, and to help generate income to support building projects that assist the University to achieve it's primary educational purpose.

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
£412,314
Latest Expenditure
£530,590

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £504,943
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £7,878
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £501,679
Raising Funds £0
Governance £6,000
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
£412,314
£530,5900 / 0
2024
£512,821
£501,679£501,679£592,178£592,1780 / 0
2023
£594,592
£502,292£502,292£581,036£238,0010 / 0
2022
£388,189
£476,0620 / 0
2021
£794,468
£718,615£718,615£573,137£573,1370 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Harper Adams University Development Trust

What does Harper Adams University Development Trust do?

The Trust raises funds to support the work of Harper Adams University. It's principal aim is to finance student scholarships, particularly for those students who need financial aid to pursue their course of study, and to help generate income to support building projects that assist the University to achieve it's primary educational purpose.

How much income did Harper Adams University Development Trust report in 2025?

Harper Adams University Development Trust reported total income of £412k and reported expenditure of £531k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Harper Adams University Development Trust registered as a charity?

Harper Adams University Development Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 July 2003 as charity number 1098579. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Harper Adams University Development Trust?

Harper Adams University Development Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Hambleton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Harper Adams University Development Trust operate?

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

Is Harper Adams University Development Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Harper Adams University Development Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1098579.

Details

Address
Harper Adams University
Edgmond
NEWPORT
TF10 8NB
Registration Date
15 July 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4001245
Charity Number
1098579

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Trustees

Richard Hambleton Chair
Amanda Thorn
Comfort Tevera
David Farley
Joan Cole
Matthew Blaken
Professor Ken Sloan
Also governs 2 other charities
William Alexander Ivor Ferguson

Also Known As

  • Harper Adams University College Development Trust

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