Universities UK
Our mission is to be the voice of universities, helping to maintain the world-leading strength of the UK university sector and supporting our members to achieve their aims and objectives.
Activities & Mission
Our mission is to be the voice of universities, helping to maintain the world-leading strength of the UK university sector and supporting our members to achieve their aims and objectives.
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.
Country
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 72% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 320). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 14% 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 | £17,927,000 | £18,648,000 | £17,623,000 | £8,942,000 | £3,763,000 | 165 / 2 |
| 2024 | £19,128,000 | £14,561,000 | £13,637,000 | £9,663,000 | £3,648,000 | 162 / 2 |
| 2023 | £17,082,000 | £16,738,000 | £15,988,000 | £5,096,000 | £4,128,000 | 159 / 0 |
| 2022 | £17,918,000 | £19,739,000 | £19,219,000 | £4,752,000 | £3,856,000 | 141 / 0 |
| 2021 | £13,700,000 | £13,306,000 | £12,903,000 | £6,573,000 | £2,066,000 | 148 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Universities UK
What does Universities UK do?
Our mission is to be the voice of universities, helping to maintain the world-leading strength of the UK university sector and supporting our members to achieve their aims and objectives.
How much income did Universities UK report in 2025?
Universities UK reported total income of £17.93m and reported expenditure of £18.65m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Universities UK?
Universities UK has a program ratio of 98.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 72% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 320 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Universities UK registered as a charity?
Universities UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 December 1990 as charity number 1001127. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs Universities UK?
Universities UK is governed by a board of 19 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Universities UK operate?
Universities UK operates across 3 areas: Belgium, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Is Universities UK a registered charity?
Yes — Universities UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1001127.
Details
WOBURN HOUSE
20-24 TAVISTOCK SQUARE
LONDON
WC1H 9HQ
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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