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The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service

Registered charity 1024741, on the register since 13 August 1993. The 253rd largest charity in England and Wales by income.

What it says it does

UCAS is an independent charity, and remains committed to its vision of being at the heart of connecting people to higher education. We do this by providing information, advice, and admissions services to inspire and facilitate progression in education.

In the charity's own words, as filed with the Charity Commission.

Its causes

Education/training

Where it works

It names no single council area: it works across England and Wales, or further.

Check it yourself

Its entry on the Charity Commission register · its own website

Figures are the latest the charity has reported to the Charity Commission, current to 27 September 2026. How this site works.