The United World Colleges (international)
Also known as: The United World Colleges (international) Ltd, Uwc (international), Uwc International Office, Uwcio
UWC MAKES EDUCATION A FORCE TO UNITE PEOPLE, NATIONS AND CULTURES FOR PEACE AND A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. UWC SEEKS TO ACHIEVE THIS THROUGH 18 UWC SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES WORLDWIDE AND UWC NATIONAL COMMITTEES IN OVER 150 COUNTRIES.
Activities & Mission
UWC MAKES EDUCATION A FORCE TO UNITE PEOPLE, NATIONS AND CULTURES FOR PEACE AND A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. UWC SEEKS TO ACHIEVE THIS THROUGH 18 UWC SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES WORLDWIDE AND UWC NATIONAL COMMITTEES IN OVER 150 COUNTRIES.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 10% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £11,663,000 | £8,767,000 | £7,592,000 | £15,349,000 | £5,158,000 | 36 / 3 |
| 2024 | £9,226,000 | £9,428,000 | £8,824,000 | £12,506,000 | £5,069,000 | 33 / 0 |
| 2023 | £8,602,000 | £5,917,000 | £5,296,000 | £12,472,000 | £4,540,000 | 25 / 0 |
| 2022 | £6,497,000 | £5,241,000 | £4,809,000 | £9,932,000 | £3,260,000 | 26 / 0 |
| 2021 | £6,250,000 | £5,666,000 | £5,157,000 | £8,656,000 | £2,283,000 | 27 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The United World Colleges (international)
What does The United World Colleges (international) do?
UWC MAKES EDUCATION A FORCE TO UNITE PEOPLE, NATIONS AND CULTURES FOR PEACE AND A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. UWC SEEKS TO ACHIEVE THIS THROUGH 18 UWC SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES WORLDWIDE AND UWC NATIONAL COMMITTEES IN OVER 150 COUNTRIES.
How much income did The United World Colleges (international) report in 2025?
The United World Colleges (international) reported total income of £11.66m and reported expenditure of £8.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The United World Colleges (international)?
The United World Colleges (international) has a program ratio of 65.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The United World Colleges (international) registered as a charity?
The United World Colleges (international) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 November 1967 as charity number 313690. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs The United World Colleges (international)?
The United World Colleges (international) is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Musimbi Kanyoro. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The United World Colleges (international) operate?
The United World Colleges (international) operates across 20 areas, including Armenia, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Canada and 17 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The United World Colleges (international) a registered charity?
Yes — The United World Colleges (international) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313690.
Details
55 New Oxford Street
London
WC1A 1BS
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Also Known As
- The United World Colleges (international) Ltd
- Uwc (international)
- Uwc International Office
- Uwcio
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated