The Association Of Graduate Careers Advisory Services
Also known as: The Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Service, Agcas
AGCAS is the professional body for careers and employability professionals working with higher education students and graduates and prospective entrants to higher education. AGCAS' aims are to:Provide a lobbying voice for its membership.Be the focal point for sector-wide research and expert opinion.Provide a range of support and professional development opportunities for its members.
Activities & Mission
AGCAS is the professional body for careers and employability professionals working with higher education students and graduates and prospective entrants to higher education. AGCAS' aims are to:Provide a lobbying voice for its membership.Be the focal point for sector-wide research and expert opinion.Provide a range of support and professional development opportunities for its members.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 81% 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 89% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,167,468 | £1,218,658 | £1,218,658 | £1,194,387 | £1,194,387 | 10 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,178,530 | £1,099,462 | £1,099,462 | £1,245,577 | £1,245,577 | 13 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,180,868 | £972,344 | £972,344 | £733,057 | £733,057 | 14 / 0 |
| 2022 | £953,590 | £681,248 | £681,248 | £586,111 | £586,111 | 13 / 0 |
| 2021 | £852,960 | £712,715 | £712,715 | £523,692 | £523,692 | 13 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Association Of Graduate Careers Advisory Services
What does The Association Of Graduate Careers Advisory Services do?
AGCAS is the professional body for careers and employability professionals working with higher education students and graduates and prospective entrants to higher education. AGCAS' aims are to:Provide a lobbying voice for its membership.Be the focal point for sector-wide research and expert opinion.Provide a range of support and professional development opportunities for its members.
How much income did The Association Of Graduate Careers Advisory Services report in 2025?
The Association Of Graduate Careers Advisory Services reported total income of £1.17m and reported expenditure of £1.22m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Association Of Graduate Careers Advisory Services?
The Association Of Graduate Careers Advisory Services has a program ratio of 104.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Association Of Graduate Careers Advisory Services registered as a charity?
The Association Of Graduate Careers Advisory Services was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 December 1999 as charity number 1078508. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs The Association Of Graduate Careers Advisory Services?
The Association Of Graduate Careers Advisory Services is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Association Of Graduate Careers Advisory Services operate?
The Association Of Graduate Careers Advisory Services operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Association Of Graduate Careers Advisory Services a registered charity?
Yes — The Association Of Graduate Careers Advisory Services is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1078508.
Details
463a Glossop Road
Sheffield
Sheffield
S10 2QD
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated