Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE)

The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) was a government body responsible for distributing public funds to universities and colleges in England. Its main goal was to promote high-quality education and research, ensuring institutions could operate effectively and access funding based on their performance and student needs. Established in 1992, HEFCE played a crucial role in shaping higher education policy until it was replaced by the Office for Students (OfS) in 2018, which continues to oversee university funding and improve educational access and quality for students across England.