University Design Forum (number 1166552) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does University Design Forum do?
The Objects of the Charity are for the public benefit, the advancement of design in architecture in the Higher Education sector, including but not limited by: (I) The promotion of high standards of architecture and design in the higher education built environment; and(II) Raising awareness and appreciation of the importance of high standards of higher education architecture and design.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for University Design Forum
Answers University Design Forum gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 August 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record University Design Forum as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
University Design Forum's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
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What causes is University Design Forum registered for?
Other Charitable Purposes
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The register data used for this profile lists University Design Forum as a registered charity (number 1166552) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is University Design Forum's charity number?
University Design Forum's charity number is 1166552. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does University Design Forum do?
The Objects of the Charity are for the public benefit, the advancement of design in architecture in the Higher Education sector, including but not limited by: (I) The promotion of high standards of architecture and design in the higher education built environment; and(II) Raising awareness and appreciation of the importance of high standards of higher education architecture and design.
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How can I donate to University Design Forum?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to University Design Forum?
The register does not record University Design Forum as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are University Design Forum's trustees paid?
University Design Forum's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was University Design Forum previously called?
The register lists these previous names for University Design Forum: Higher Education Design Quality Forum; Hedqf.
When was University Design Forum registered as a charity?
University Design Forum was entered on the register on 14 April 2016. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 09600079).