Canterbury Christ Church University
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Cccu
UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION, INCLUDING RESEARCH.
Activities & Mission
UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION, INCLUDING RESEARCH.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 85% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 85% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £353,761,000 | £356,655,000 | £356,495,341 | £143,755,000 | £143,304,000 | 1574 / 0 |
| 2024 | £319,161,000 | £311,870,000 | £311,799,697 | £143,235,000 | £142,740,000 | 1762 / 0 |
| 2023 | £263,827,065 | £260,420,000 | £260,349,697 | £138,183,000 | £137,690,000 | 1664 / 0 |
| 2022 | £185,956,000 | £191,206,000 | £191,135,697 | £125,091,000 | £124,568,000 | 1562 / 0 |
| 2021 | £152,268,000 | £141,196,000 | £141,134,388 | £49,449,000 | £49,011,000 | 1480 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Canterbury Christ Church University
What does Canterbury Christ Church University do?
UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION, INCLUDING RESEARCH.
How much income did Canterbury Christ Church University report in 2025?
Canterbury Christ Church University reported total income of £353.76m and reported expenditure of £356.65m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Canterbury Christ Church University?
Canterbury Christ Church University has a program ratio of 100.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Canterbury Christ Church University registered as a charity?
Canterbury Christ Church University was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 June 2003 as charity number 1098136. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Canterbury Christ Church University?
Canterbury Christ Church University is governed by a board of 18 trustees. The chair of trustees is Canon Judith Jane Armitt. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Canterbury Christ Church University operate?
Canterbury Christ Church University operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Canterbury Christ Church University a registered charity?
Yes — Canterbury Christ Church University is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1098136.
Details
Anselm Building
North Holmes Road
CANTERBURY
Kent
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Also Known As
- Cccu
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated