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Cambridge Acorn Project

We undertake therapeutic and structural (justice-focused) work with children and families and we work closely with other agencies, including statutory and voluntary services and schools. We are also developing a model of therapeutic community work and we offer training, advice, advocacy and supervision. We work across Cambridgeshire.

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Activities & Mission

We undertake therapeutic and structural (justice-focused) work with children and families and we work closely with other agencies, including statutory and voluntary services and schools. We are also developing a model of therapeutic community work and we offer training, advice, advocacy and supervision. We work across Cambridgeshire.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£752,423
Latest Expenditure
£750,109

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £156,827
Charitable Activities £183,643
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £411,953

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £747,349
Raising Funds £2,760
Governance £11,632
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£752,423
£750,109£747,349£116,821£95,10827 / 15
2024
£656,835
£657,605£652,216£114,507£38,47925 / 15
2023
£438,466
£434,7970 / 10
2022
£398,929
£308,7440 / 4
2021
£266,068
£282,1580 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Acorn Project

What does Cambridge Acorn Project do?

We undertake therapeutic and structural (justice-focused) work with children and families and we work closely with other agencies, including statutory and voluntary services and schools. We are also developing a model of therapeutic community work and we offer training, advice, advocacy and supervision. We work across Cambridgeshire.

How much income did Cambridge Acorn Project report in 2025?

Cambridge Acorn Project reported total income of £752k and reported expenditure of £750k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cambridge Acorn Project registered as a charity?

Cambridge Acorn Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 October 2017 as charity number 1175019. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Cambridge Acorn Project?

Cambridge Acorn Project is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nichole Gibson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cambridge Acorn Project operate?

Cambridge Acorn Project operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Cambridge Acorn Project a registered charity?

Yes — Cambridge Acorn Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1175019.

Details

Address
Cambridgeshire Music
New School Road
Histon
CAMBRIDGE
CB24 9LL
Registration Date
6 October 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5108133
Charity Number
1175019

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Trustees

Nichole Gibson Chair
Dr Dave Riddick
Edmund Boggis
FIONA MARGARET NOLAN
Lisa Radcliffe
Polly Ingham-Watts
Rosie Lindsay

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