Northern Consortium
Also known as: Ncuk
Northern Consortium funds a range of educational activities in addition to research, with a focus on UK students from under-represented backgrounds. NC's subsidiary, NCUK Ltd provide high-quality educational programmes to support international students' progression to university.
Activities & Mission
Northern Consortium funds a range of educational activities in addition to research, with a focus on UK students from under-represented backgrounds. NC's subsidiary, NCUK Ltd provide high-quality educational programmes to support international students' progression to university.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 73% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 56% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £7,575,806 | £7,682,234 | £7,682,234 | £3,703,597 | £3,703,597 | 1 / 0 |
| 2023 | £6,601,234 | £6,748,263 | £6,748,263 | £3,103,343 | £3,103,343 | 1 / 0 |
| 2022 | £5,881,027 | £5,455,494 | £5,455,494 | £3,129,916 | £3,597,709 | 1 / 0 |
| 2021 | £4,971,068 | £4,740,027 | £4,740,027 | £3,187,081 | £3,187,081 | 1 / 0 |
| 2020 | £5,104,620 | £4,714,764 | £4,714,764 | £3,026,358 | £3,177,798 | 1 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Northern Consortium
What does Northern Consortium do?
Northern Consortium funds a range of educational activities in addition to research, with a focus on UK students from under-represented backgrounds. NC's subsidiary, NCUK Ltd provide high-quality educational programmes to support international students' progression to university.
How much income did Northern Consortium report in 2024?
Northern Consortium reported total income of £7.58m and reported expenditure of £7.68m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Northern Consortium?
Northern Consortium has a program ratio of 101.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 73% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Northern Consortium registered as a charity?
Northern Consortium was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 March 1993 as charity number 1018979. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Northern Consortium?
Northern Consortium is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Helen Claire Hamshire. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Northern Consortium operate?
Northern Consortium operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Northern Consortium a registered charity?
Yes — Northern Consortium is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1018979.
Details
Levenshulme
MANCHESTER
M12 4QE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Ncuk
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated