Higher Education Funding Council for England

The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) was an organization established to allocate government funds to universities and colleges in England. Its primary role was to promote the advancement of higher education, ensuring institutions received financial support for their activities, such as teaching and research. HEFCE also aimed to ensure quality and enhance access to higher education. In 2018, its functions were largely taken over by the Office for Students (OfS) to streamline funding and regulation within the sector, focusing on improving student outcomes and accountability in higher education institutions.