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Universities Council For The Education Of Teachers (ucet)

To promote high standards in the education and professional development of teachers and other professional edsucators and to encourage educational enquiry and research, with particular reference to topics which are the special concern of those engaged in higher education based teacher education, and to disseminate the results of such enquires and research.

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Activities & Mission

To promote high standards in the education and professional development of teachers and other professional edsucators and to encourage educational enquiry and research, with particular reference to topics which are the special concern of those engaged in higher education based teacher education, and to disseminate the results of such enquires and research.

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
£521,807
Latest Expenditure
£442,606

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 38% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 32% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £487,909
Other Trading £0
Investments £33,898
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £442,606
Raising Funds £0
Governance £21,144
Grants to Institutions £5,668
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
£521,807
£442,606£442,606£1,205,784£1,205,7844 / 0
2024
£583,613
£263,941£263,941£1,090,373£1,090,3734 / 0
2023
£586,108
£418,875£418,875£768,330£768,3305 / 0
2022
£457,542
£424,7520 / 0
2021
£409,008
£418,8810 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Universities Council For The Education Of Teachers (ucet)

What does Universities Council For The Education Of Teachers (ucet) do?

To promote high standards in the education and professional development of teachers and other professional edsucators and to encourage educational enquiry and research, with particular reference to topics which are the special concern of those engaged in higher education based teacher education, and to disseminate the results of such enquires and research.

How much income did Universities Council For The Education Of Teachers (ucet) report in 2025?

Universities Council For The Education Of Teachers (ucet) reported total income of £522k and reported expenditure of £443k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Universities Council For The Education Of Teachers (ucet)?

Universities Council For The Education Of Teachers (ucet) has a program ratio of 84.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Universities Council For The Education Of Teachers (ucet) registered as a charity?

Universities Council For The Education Of Teachers (ucet) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 March 1978 as charity number 275082. It has been registered for 48 years.

Who runs Universities Council For The Education Of Teachers (ucet)?

Universities Council For The Education Of Teachers (ucet) is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Universities Council For The Education Of Teachers (ucet) operate?

Universities Council For The Education Of Teachers (ucet) operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Universities Council For The Education Of Teachers (ucet) a registered charity?

Yes — Universities Council For The Education Of Teachers (ucet) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 275082.

Details

Address
PETERS ELWORTHY & MOORE
SALISBURY HOUSE
2-3 SALISBURY VILLAS
CAMBRIDGE
CB1 2LA
Registration Date
1 March 1978
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
275082
Charity Number
275082

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Trustees

Claire Woods
Clare Ball-Smith
Dr Andrew Clapham
Dr Bryony Black
Dr KEVIN MATTINSON
Dr Kiether Parker
Dr Lisa Murtagh
Dr Lizana Oberholzer
Helen Yorke
Jo Elliott
Megan Stephenson
Sarah Stewart

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