Association of Commonwealth Universities
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Working with our members and others to promote and contribute to the provision of excellent higher education for the benefit of all people throughout the Commonwealth and beyond. Administration and funding of student scholarships.
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Integrity assessment
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GiveRadar's verified records show Association of Commonwealth Universities with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1963, it is among the oldest education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the Charity Commission - more than 94% of comparable charities. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. ASSOCIATION OF COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITIES is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
ASSOCIATION OF COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITIES is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
ASSOCIATION OF COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITIES is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
This is general guidance, not tax advice. Confirm treatment with the charity or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership & board
Official filingsBoard members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.
21 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Timeline
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar education charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.
Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 21 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Association of Commonwealth Universities
Association of Commonwealth Universities is a registered education nonprofit based in London, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1963 and has been operating for 63 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £8M in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Association of Commonwealth Universities has £8M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Working with our members and others to promote and contribute to the provision of excellent higher education for the benefit of all people throughout the Commonwealth and beyond. Administration and funding of student scholarships. Association of Commonwealth Universities is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1963.
Association of Commonwealth Universities is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity.
Association of Commonwealth Universities's registered charity number is 314137. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Association of Commonwealth Universities is located in London, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1963 and has been active for 63 years.
Association of Commonwealth Universities is based in London in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Association of Commonwealth Universities
- What is Association of Commonwealth Universities?
- Association of Commonwealth Universities is a education unincorporated association based in London, United Kingdom. Working with our members and others to promote and contribute to the provision of excellent higher education for the benefit of all people throughout the Commonwealth and beyond. Administration and funding of student scholarships.
- When was Association of Commonwealth Universities founded?
- Association of Commonwealth Universities was founded in 1963.
- Where is Association of Commonwealth Universities located?
- Headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Association of Commonwealth Universities's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £8.1 million. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Association of Commonwealth Universities trustworthy?
- Association of Commonwealth Universities has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Association of Commonwealth Universities's website?
- https://www.acu.ac.uk
- Are donations to Association of Commonwealth Universities tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.