We think University of Reading is a Government supplier. We are tracking £264,862,509 in total UK government revenue, with £106,741,036 spent by Department for Education as the largest purchaser. They have been awarded £6,447,677 in UK government contracts, primarily for education and training services (£3,853,000) and training services (£2,310,000). View on Companies House

By department

Top departments

# Department Total spend
  1. 1

    Department for Education

    2020–2026

    £107 Million

    ~£15.2M/yr

  2. 2

    Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

    2020–2025

    £96.5 Million

    ~£16.1M/yr

  3. 3

    DSIT

    2024–2025

    £33.9 Million

    ~£17M/yr

  4. 4

    Department of Health and Social Care

    2020–2026

    £11.8 Million

    ~£1.7M/yr

  5. 5

    DIST

    2025

    £4.12 Million

  6. 6

    Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

    2020–2025

    £2.97 Million

    ~£495K/yr

  7. 7

    Ministry of Defence

    2020–2025

    £2.36 Million

    ~£392.8K/yr

  8. 8

    Wokingham Borough Council

    2021–2025

    £2.09 Million

    ~£417.1K/yr

  9. 9

    Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

    2020–2025

    £1.5 Million

    ~£250.6K/yr

  10. 10

    Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

    2024

    £927 Thousand

By organisation

Top organisations

# Organisation Total spend
  1. 1

    Research England

    2023–2025

    £59.5 Million

    ~£19.8M/yr

  2. 2

    The Office for Students

    2020–2026

    £45.3 Million

    ~£6.5M/yr

  3. 3

    CORE

    2020–2026

    £37.8 Million

    ~£5.4M/yr

  4. 4

    Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

    2023–2025

    £19.4 Million

    ~£6.5M/yr

  5. 5

    Education and Skills Funding Agency

    2020–2022

    £18.8 Million

    ~£6.3M/yr

  6. 6

    Natural Environment Research Council

    2023–2025

    £18 Million

    ~£6M/yr

  7. 7

    Re

    2025

    £13.1 Million

  8. 8

    NHS England

    2021–2024

    £6.3 Million

    ~£1.6M/yr

  9. 9

    Department for Education

    2020–2021

    £4.88 Million

    ~£2.4M/yr

  10. 10

    Medical Research Council

    2023–2025

    £4.54 Million

    ~£1.5M/yr

By expense area

Top expense areas

# Expense area Total spend
  1. 1

    RE- Quality Research (QR)

    Research England · 2023–2025

    £40.5 Million

    ~£13.5M/yr

  2. 2

    510 Chief Executive Office

    The Office for Students · 2020–2024

    £22.8 Million

    ~£4.6M/yr

  3. 3

    310 Participation, Access and Equality

    The Office for Students · 2023–2026

    £18.3 Million

    ~£4.6M/yr

  4. 4

    FG - Accounts & Business Planning

    Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2023–2025

    £14.3 Million

    ~£4.8M/yr

  5. 5

    Apprenticeships and Skills Bootcamps

    CORE · 2023–2025

    £10.4 Million

    ~£3.5M/yr

  6. 6

    ESFA Apprenticeships

    Education and Skills Funding Agency · 2021–2022

    £9.64 Million

    ~£4.8M/yr

  7. 7

    Quality Research (QR)

    Re · 2025

    £9.53 Million

  8. 8

    Work Based Skills

    CORE · 2025–2026

    £6.75 Million

    ~£3.4M/yr

  9. 9

    RE- HEIF

    Research England · 2023–2025

    £6.38 Million

    ~£2.1M/yr

  10. 10

    Discovery Science Grants

    Natural Environment Research Council · 2023–2025

    £5.47 Million

    ~£1.8M/yr

By expense type

Top expense types

# Expense type Total spend
  1. 1

    Research Grant Expenditure

    Research England · 2023–2025

    £54.2 Million

    ~£18.1M/yr

  2. 2

    Grant Funding

    The Office for Students · 2020–2026

    £45.3 Million

    ~£6.5M/yr

  3. 3

    Grants Expenditure

    CORE · 2021–2026

    £33.9 Million

    ~£5.7M/yr

  4. 4

    Current Grant Expenditure

    Re · 2025

    £12.6 Million

  5. 5

    Grants Expenditure

    Education and Skills Funding Agency · 2021–2022

    £12.5 Million

    ~£6.2M/yr

  6. 6

    Research Grant Expenditure

    Natural Environment Research Council · 2023–2025

    £11 Million

    ~£3.7M/yr

  7. 7

    Research Grant Expenditure

    Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2023–2025

    £10.5 Million

    ~£3.5M/yr

  8. 8

    Training Awards - Postgraduates

    Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2023–2025

    £7.78 Million

    ~£2.6M/yr

  9. 9

    Grants expenditure

    Education and Skills Funding Agency · 2020–2021

    £6.32 Million

    ~£3.2M/yr

  10. 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
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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