University of Reading
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University of Reading has received £264,862,509 from 26 departments.
Income
Contracts
University of Reading has been awarded 23 contracts.
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CSP26235 - Fast Track Leadership - Phase 1 Apprenticeships
ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ - £1,320,000 - 2026-07-07
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CSP26234- Leadership - Phase 1 Apprenticeships
ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ - £550,000 - 2026-06-23
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Chartered Manager Degree Level 6 ST0272 X 5
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs - £110,000 - 2026-05-01
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L6 Chartered Manager
Environment Agency - £15,000 - 2026-02-17
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Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 5- Future Leaders
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS - £70,000 - 2025-11-12
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Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 3 - Business Administration
Defra Commercial - £42,000 - 2025-10-15
By department
Top departments
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1
Department for Education
2020–2026
£107 Million
~£15.2M/yr
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2
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
2020–2025
£96.5 Million
~£16.1M/yr
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3
DSIT
2024–2025
£33.9 Million
~£17M/yr
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4
Department of Health and Social Care
2020–2026
£11.8 Million
~£1.7M/yr
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5
DIST
2025
£4.12 Million
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6
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
2020–2025
£2.97 Million
~£495K/yr
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7
Ministry of Defence
2020–2025
£2.36 Million
~£392.8K/yr
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8
Wokingham Borough Council
2021–2025
£2.09 Million
~£417.1K/yr
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9
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
2020–2025
£1.5 Million
~£250.6K/yr
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10
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
2024
£927 Thousand
By organisation
Top organisations
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1
Research England
2023–2025
£59.5 Million
~£19.8M/yr
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2
The Office for Students
2020–2026
£45.3 Million
~£6.5M/yr
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3
CORE
2020–2026
£37.8 Million
~£5.4M/yr
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4
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
2023–2025
£19.4 Million
~£6.5M/yr
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5
Education and Skills Funding Agency
2020–2022
£18.8 Million
~£6.3M/yr
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6
Natural Environment Research Council
2023–2025
£18 Million
~£6M/yr
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7
Re
2025
£13.1 Million
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8
NHS England
2021–2024
£6.3 Million
~£1.6M/yr
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9
Department for Education
2020–2021
£4.88 Million
~£2.4M/yr
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10
Medical Research Council
2023–2025
£4.54 Million
~£1.5M/yr
By expense area
Top expense areas
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1
RE- Quality Research (QR)
Research England · 2023–2025
£40.5 Million
~£13.5M/yr
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2
510 Chief Executive Office
The Office for Students · 2020–2024
£22.8 Million
~£4.6M/yr
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3
310 Participation, Access and Equality
The Office for Students · 2023–2026
£18.3 Million
~£4.6M/yr
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4
FG - Accounts & Business Planning
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2023–2025
£14.3 Million
~£4.8M/yr
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5
Apprenticeships and Skills Bootcamps
CORE · 2023–2025
£10.4 Million
~£3.5M/yr
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6
ESFA Apprenticeships
Education and Skills Funding Agency · 2021–2022
£9.64 Million
~£4.8M/yr
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7
Quality Research (QR)
Re · 2025
£9.53 Million
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8
Work Based Skills
CORE · 2025–2026
£6.75 Million
~£3.4M/yr
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9
RE- HEIF
Research England · 2023–2025
£6.38 Million
~£2.1M/yr
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10
Discovery Science Grants
Natural Environment Research Council · 2023–2025
£5.47 Million
~£1.8M/yr
By expense type
Top expense types
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1
Research Grant Expenditure
Research England · 2023–2025
£54.2 Million
~£18.1M/yr
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2
Grant Funding
The Office for Students · 2020–2026
£45.3 Million
~£6.5M/yr
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3
Grants Expenditure
CORE · 2021–2026
£33.9 Million
~£5.7M/yr
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4
Current Grant Expenditure
Re · 2025
£12.6 Million
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5
Grants Expenditure
Education and Skills Funding Agency · 2021–2022
£12.5 Million
~£6.2M/yr
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6
Research Grant Expenditure
Natural Environment Research Council · 2023–2025
£11 Million
~£3.7M/yr
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7
Research Grant Expenditure
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2023–2025
£10.5 Million
~£3.5M/yr
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8
Training Awards - Postgraduates
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2023–2025
£7.78 Million
~£2.6M/yr
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9
Grants expenditure
Education and Skills Funding Agency · 2020–2021
£6.32 Million
~£3.2M/yr
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10
Capital Grants & Equipment to HEIs
Research England · 2023–2025
£5.32 Million
~£1.8M/yr
Recent payments
| Date | Buyer | Amount | Expense area | Expense type | |||||||
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| 2026-07-16 | £641,674 | 310 Participation, Access and Equality | Grant Funding | ||||||||
| Teaching Funds 2025-26 | |||||||||||
| 2026-06-18 | £641,674 | 310 Participation, Access and Equality | Grant Funding | ||||||||
| Teaching Funds 2025-26 | |||||||||||
| 2026-06-18 | £1,530 | People's Services | Approved Lodgings - Uni Accom | ||||||||
| 2026-05-14 | £641,674 | 310 Participation, Access and Equality | Grant Funding | ||||||||
| Teaching Funds 2025-26 | |||||||||||
| 2026-04-16 | £641,674 | 310 Participation, Access and Equality | Grant Funding | ||||||||
| Teaching Funds 2025-26 | |||||||||||
| 2026-04-07 | £274,086 | School Workforce Directorate | Grants Expenditure | ||||||||
| Current grants - Private Sector | |||||||||||
| 2026-03-31 | £56,864 | 310 Participation, Access and Equality | Grant Funding | ||||||||
| Teaching Funds 2025-26 | |||||||||||
| 2026-03-19 | £70,000 | Science and Research | Research & development | ||||||||
| Invention for Innovation (I4I) | |||||||||||
| 2026-03-19 | £704,884 | Work Based Skills | Grants Expenditure | ||||||||
| Current Grants to Private Sector - Persons & NPISH | |||||||||||
| 2026-03-17 | £325,714 | Education Estates Directorate | Other Goods & Services | ||||||||
| Professional Services | |||||||||||
| 2026-03-12 | £9,590 | Flood Resilience & Innovation | CONSULTANT FEES | ||||||||
| 2026-03-04 | £364,302 | School Workforce Directorate | Grants Expenditure | ||||||||
| Current grants - Private Sector | |||||||||||
| 2026-02-19 | £1,010,528 | Work Based Skills | Grants Expenditure | ||||||||
| Current Grants to Private Sector - Persons and NPISH | |||||||||||
| 2026-02-19 | £29,558 | Work Based Skills | Grants Expenditure | ||||||||
| Current Grants to Private Sector - Persons and NPISH | |||||||||||
| 2026-02-18 | £594 | HERITAGE ENTERPRISE (SCAU) | Fees | ||||||||
| 2026-02-04 | £246,776 | School Workforce Directorate | Grants Expenditure | ||||||||
| Current grants - Private Sector | |||||||||||
| 2026-01-21 | £682,505 | Work Based Skills | Grants Expenditure | ||||||||
| Current Grants to Private Sector - Persons and NPISH | |||||||||||
| 2026-01-15 | £606,112 | 310 Participation, Access and Equality | Grant Funding | ||||||||
| Teaching Funds 2025-26 | |||||||||||
| 2026-01-12 | £73,982 | FOOD AND FARMING STRATEGY, INNOVATION, SYSTEMS | EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - OTHER - PROGRAMME EXPENDITURE | ||||||||
| 2026-01-08 | £3,570 | People's Services | Approved Lodgings - Uni Accom | ||||||||
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Frequently asked questions
What is the latest payment data available for University of Reading?
The most recent payment data we have available for University of Reading is from July 2026. Government departments and public bodies typically publish their spending data on a monthly or quarterly basis.
How has University of Reading's government income changed over time?
University of Reading's government income has decreased over time. In 2026, they received £7,249,902, compared to £59,068,123 in 2025 - a decrease of 87.7%.
How much has University of Reading received from the UK government?
University of Reading has received a total of £264,862,509 from UK government organisations according to our records. This income comes from 45 government buyers.
Which government departments buy from University of Reading?
The top government departments buying from University of Reading are Department for Education (£106,741,036), Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (£96,481,687), and DSIT (£33,939,253).
Company details
- Company Number
- RC000665
- Status
- Active
- Incorporated
- 1981-01-01
- Type
- Royal Charter Company
- Accounts
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