University Of Chester
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Chester College, University College Chester
Provision of higher and further education.
Activities & Mission
Provision of higher and further education.
Grants
University Of Chester makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £141,651,000
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, religious activities, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport, economic or community development and employment and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 36% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 291). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 89% 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 | £154,160,000 | £141,651,000 | £141,651,000 | £91,033,000 | £90,635,000 | 1430 / 0 |
| 2024 | £147,503,000 | £147,406,000 | £147,406,000 | £80,700,000 | £80,279,000 | 1498 / 0 |
| 2023 | £138,343,000 | £146,553,000 | £146,553,000 | £81,522,000 | £81,087,000 | 1573 / 0 |
| 2022 | £135,775,000 | £142,253,000 | £142,253,000 | £90,505,000 | £90,074,000 | 1537 / 0 |
| 2021 | £122,701,000 | £128,353,000 | £128,353,000 | £27,758,000 | £27,335,000 | 1565 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about University Of Chester
What does University Of Chester do?
Provision of higher and further education.
How much income did University Of Chester report in 2025?
University Of Chester reported total income of £154.16m and reported expenditure of £141.65m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is University Of Chester?
University Of Chester has a program ratio of 91.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 291 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was University Of Chester registered as a charity?
University Of Chester was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 January 1963 as charity number 525938. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs University Of Chester?
University Of Chester is governed by a board of 23 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Nicholas Mills. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does University Of Chester operate?
University Of Chester operates across 4 areas: Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Shropshire and Warrington.
Is University Of Chester a registered charity?
Yes — University Of Chester is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 525938.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Chester College
- University College Chester
- University of Chester
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated