Student support ED105¶
Student support is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Education category.
2,339 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.15% of all charities.
Keywords to find charities¶
UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.
The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:
\b(scholarships?|bursar(y|ies)|grants for (student|pupil)s?)\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 960 | 1.35% |
| £10k - £100k | 678 | 0.96% |
| £100k - £250k | 225 | 1.00% |
| £250k - £500k | 111 | 1.00% |
| £500k - £1m | 61 | 0.87% |
| £1m - £10m | 116 | 1.26% |
| Over £10m | 47 | 2.08% |
| Total | 2,198 | 1.14% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 2,044 | 1.19% |
| oscr | 250 | 1.00% |
| ccni | 45 | 0.64% |
| Total | 2,339 | 1.15% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| Heriot-Watt University [Charity number: SC000278] The University shall engage in, and promote, original research and shall be a teaching, examining and awarding body. Its objects shall be to advance education, knowledge and wisdom by research, knowledge exchange, scholarship, learning and teaching, for the benefit of individuals and society at large (hereinafter called 'the Objects'). |
£308,456,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WALES:TRINITY SAINT DAVID [Charity number: 1149535] Scholarship and a commitment to the quality of the learning experience are central to the mission of the UoW: Trinity Saint David. Through academic programmes delivered on campus and in the workplace, and the range of activities delivered in schools and community venues, existing initiatives will be built upon to widen access to HE and encourage participation from under-represented groups. |
£209,777,000 |
| Court of the University of the West of Scotland [Charity number: SC002520] The objects of the University are to provide education, to undertake and carry out research and to promote teaching, scholarship research and innovation |
£162,800,000 |
| THE LEVERHULME TRUST [Charity number: 1159154] The Trust provides scholarships and other similar support for education and research. by making grants across a broad range of schemes, by identifying individuals who can demonstrate high-quality scholarship, originality, and excellence, in their chosen research proposal. |
£124,467,000 |
| BRIGHTON COLLEGE [Charity number: 307061] Provision of a first class independent education for children between the ages of 3 to 18. Subject to donations and budgetary limits, scholarship awards are made on the basis of the individual's educational potential and bursary awards are made to enable academically able children to benefit where financial hardship might otherwise preclude. |
£80,724,839 |
| THE WHITGIFT FOUNDATION [Charity number: 312612] The charity has two independent schools in the Croydon area. Fee assistance is provided to 300 pupils by way of a means tested bursaries scheme. The charity also runs two care homes and Almshouses providing nursing care, residential care and sheltered accommodation to the elderly in the region. |
£77,076,403 |
| BRE TRUST [Charity number: 1092193] Funds and supports research, education, publications and other activities in the built environment for public benefit. Awards post graduate research scholarships and supports university chairs.Commissions, facilitate and supports carbon emission reduction projects and such other activities and services as are beneficial to the built environment. |
£64,804,000 |
| THE ASSOCIATED BOARD OF THE ROYAL SCHOOLS OF MUSIC [Charity number: 292182] ABRSM motivates musical achievement through internationally recognised examination and assessment of students, professional development of teachers and provision of published resources and online learning via its websites, apps and audio and video resources. ABRSM makes significant donations towards music education each year including scholarships to the four Royal Schools of Music. |
£50,899,000 |
| ST PETER'S COLLEGE, RADLEY [Charity number: 309243] Radley College is an independent wholly boarding school for boys aged 13 to 18. The College acts as trustee of various funds used to provide scholarships (max 10% fees) and bursaries (up to full fees), and welcomes applications from those needing financial assistance. Overall Radley College aims to ensure that it and its pupils benefit both society in general and the local community. |
£47,643,000 |
| AHMADIYYA MUSLIM JAMAAT INTERNATIONAL [Charity number: 1102949] Our activities are as follows:- the propagation of Islam worldwide;- the building of mosques, hospitals and schools;- scientific research and development;- the award of scholarships for higher education;- the provision of emergency relief in cases of natural disasters; and- assistance to the deserving and needy. |
£45,081,000 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE MERFYN GRIFFITHS MEMORIAL FUND [Charity number: 1074644] TO AWARD A SCHOLARSHIP OR PRIZE TO A PUPIL IN THE SIXTH FORM OF THE SCHOOL TO ASSIST SUCH PUPIL TO PURSUE HIGHER OR FURTHER EDUCATION OR TO ACQUIRE WORK EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING OR AN APPRENTICESHIP THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF THE WELSH LANGUAGE TO THE GREATEST EXTENT POSSIBLE |
£124 |
| ALLEN BROWN MEMORIAL TRUST [Charity number: 1008915] The Trust organises the annual R. Allen Brown Memorial Lecture which is given at the opening of the Battle Conference on Anglo-Norman Studies. The conference is directed by the Chair of the Trust and the Trust provides conference bursaries for postgraduate students. The annual lecture is open to all. The Trust also sponsors sessions at other conferences and a postgraduate reading group. |
£4,588 |
| THE PASTON FOUNDATION [Charity number: 311266] To assist the Paston College and its students in any way deemed appropriate by the trustees. Currently regular expenditure is:- Insurance premium for a collection of Horatio Nelson memorabilia (a student at Paston) - Annual grants to students nominated by the college - From 2008 bursary grants to students outside catchment area to assist travelling.General financial support to the college. |
£23,914 |
| WEST HARTLEPOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR GIRLS (ENGLISH MARTYRS SCHOOL) [Charity number: 505144] EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE |
£286 |
| FLEUR LOMBARD BURSARY FUND [Charity number: 1063399] Provision of bursaries |
£1,895 |
| THE NOTTING HILL PREP FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1132512] To provide grants and bursaries to pupils of Notting Hill Prep School, who would not otherwise be able to attend the school, to enable them to further their Education. |
£202,778 |
| SOCIETY FOR ITALIAN STUDIES [Charity number: 313786] The Society seeks to advance public education by furthering the study of Italy and Italian language and culture through its publications (the journal Italian Studies), conferences (a biennial residential conference, a smaller, themed event in alternate years, an annual postgraduate colloquium), research fund, student bursaries, and financial support for events organized by members of the Society. |
£42,056 |
| Syringomyelia Arnold Chiari Association [Charity number: NI100528] Our charity raises awareness amongst the general public about Syringomyelia and Arnold Chiari Malformation (Chiari) so that people diagnosed with these conditions,their family members, carers and friends have a better understanding.We provide information booklets published by a similar charity in England.Our charity also aims to educate medical professionals about these conditions and their management.We encouraged local medical professionals to attend Chiari/Syringomyelia training events by offering a travel bursary and will support similar events. Our Helpline is run by volunteers who have at least one of the conditions and a listening ear is most helpful to a person living with these conditions.We organise at least one meeting a year with a guest speaker and some informal meetings around the province to enable people living with these conditions to meet up and offer mutual support.Our biannual newsletters allow us to reach out to all members, including those unable to travel to our meetings and keep them informed.We have a lending library with books and CDs that our members can borrow. With the help of donations and fundraising we are able to reimburse members for travel expenses incurred to attend meetings and avail of the 50% Fund which is available to assist members with medical/travel expenses in relation to consultations with private medical professionals, treatments and investigations deemed necessary by their GP,upon application to the charity.We have created links with related charities in the UK and Ireland and are involved with the NI Neurological Charity Alliance and the NI Rare Diseases Partnership which gives us opportunities to explore and disseminate information with the aim of improving the lives of persons affected by Syringomyelia, Chiari and related disorders. |
£4,539 |
| WALTER GERMAN ROSE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS [Charity number: 527653] Makes a grant of an amount of income each year at the Trustees discretion for the Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. |
£1,578 |
| UK-MYSORE MEDICAL COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION [UK-MAA] [Charity number: 1206333] Advancement of Education in the UK and India through the provision of :1. Improved facilities & Equipment to Mysore Medical College in India2. Financial grants for students Mysore Medical College to cater for their Educational needs 3. Hosting Medical Conferences in the UK4. Such other things as the trustees may deem fit, incidental to the fulfilment of these purposes |
£8,062 |
