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Our funders
ECU is funded by the higher education sector's representative bodies and the UK higher education funding bodies
Our funders are:
Universities UK
Universities UK is the representative body for the executive heads of UK universities. It works to advance the interests of universities and to spread good practice throughout the higher education sector.
GuildHE
GuildHE is a recognised representative organisation within the higher education sector. It is an inclusive body, a key advocate for institutional diversity across higher education and a champion for the high quality and distinctive educational provision its members offer.
Higher Education Funding Council for England
Working in partnership, the Higher Education Funding Council for England promotes and funds high-quality, cost-effective teaching and research in England, meeting the diverse needs of students, the economy and society.
Higher Education Funding Council for Wales
The mission of the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales is to promote internationally excellent higher education in Wales for the benefit of individuals, society and the economy, in Wales and more widely.
Department for Employment and Learning
The Department for Employment and Learning Northern Ireland is a government department in the Northern Ireland Executive responsible for higher education in Northern Ireland. Its aim is to promote learning and skills to prepare people for work and to support the economy.
The Scottish Funding Council
The Scottish Funding Council distributes funds to Scotland's colleges and universities for teaching and learning, research and other activities in support of Scottish government priorities.