The Unite Foundation
Analysis
The Unite Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in April 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals.
In the financial year ending September 2025, The Unite Foundation reported income of £2.3m and spending of £2.1m, spending 91% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from September 2023 to September 2025, income grew from £2.2m to £2.3m (+5.7%), an average of +2.8% a year. Over the whole period it spent 107% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Unite Foundation sits at the 96th percentile: it is larger than about 96% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 96th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Coram Family Lives (£2.3m), UK Friends of the Science Museum Limited (£2.3m) and South West Grid for Learning Trust (£2.3m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 92% and investments 8.2%. Charitable activities took 96% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £555k would cover about 3 months of spending at that rate. It employed 6 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 92%
- Investments 8.2%
In the charity's own words
The Unite Foundation provides a scholarship scheme for, and undertakes research and campaigning on behalf of, care leaver and estranged students in Higher Education with the objective of: Widening access to higher education, supporting academic progression, developing post graduate outcomes and employability. It works in partnership with a network of universities across the UK.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Coram Family Lives | London | £2.3m |
| UK Friends of the Science Museum Limited | London | £2.3m |
| South West Grid for Learning Trust | Exeter | £2.3m |
| Canbury School Limited | Kingston Upon Thames | £2.3m |