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Christ's College Cambridge In The University Of Cambridge First Founded By King Henry Vi Of England And After His Death

Also known as: Christ's College Cambridge

The charity's objective is the advancement of education, religion, learning and research through the provision of a college within the University of Cambridge.

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Activities & Mission

The charity's objective is the advancement of education, religion, learning and research through the provision of a college within the University of Cambridge.

Grants

Christ's College Cambridge In The University Of Cambridge First Founded By King Henry Vi Of England And After His Death makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£17,399,094
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other defined groups
What it supports
education and training

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£37,334,746
Latest Expenditure
£17,399,094

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 42.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 14.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £23,824,124
Charitable Activities £8,700,578
Other Trading £1,040,877
Investments £5,841,089
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £16,574,618
Raising Funds £824,476
Governance £1,671,402
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2021 — Tancred's Educational Foundation (organisation 313814)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£37,334,746
£17,399,094£16,574,618£281,537,406£116,815,121173 / 0
2024
£19,369,284
£15,512,091£14,720,451£258,981,464£114,820,146177 / 0
2023
£16,471,467
£14,794,110£14,032,309£243,570,447£108,452,899130 / 0
2022
£30,153,501
£12,489,663£12,246,982£239,118,686£85,972,781126 / 0
2021
£11,505,659
£10,486,544£10,475,290£216,637,361£80,031,010123 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Christ's College Cambridge In The University Of Cambridge First Founded By King Henry Vi Of England And After His Death

What does Christ's College Cambridge In The University Of Cambridge First Founded By King Henry Vi Of England And After His Death do?

The charity's objective is the advancement of education, religion, learning and research through the provision of a college within the University of Cambridge.

How much income did Christ's College Cambridge In The University Of Cambridge First Founded By King Henry Vi Of England And After His Death report in 2025?

Christ's College Cambridge In The University Of Cambridge First Founded By King Henry Vi Of England And After His Death reported total income of £37.33m and reported expenditure of £17.40m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Christ's College Cambridge In The University Of Cambridge First Founded By King Henry Vi Of England And After His Death registered as a charity?

Christ's College Cambridge In The University Of Cambridge First Founded By King Henry Vi Of England And After His Death was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 August 2010 as charity number 1137540. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Christ's College Cambridge In The University Of Cambridge First Founded By King Henry Vi Of England And After His Death?

Christ's College Cambridge In The University Of Cambridge First Founded By King Henry Vi Of England And After His Death is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lord Simon McDonald of Salford GCMG KCVO. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Christ's College Cambridge In The University Of Cambridge First Founded By King Henry Vi Of England And After His Death operate?

Christ's College Cambridge In The University Of Cambridge First Founded By King Henry Vi Of England And After His Death operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Christ's College Cambridge In The University Of Cambridge First Founded By King Henry Vi Of England And After His Death a registered charity?

Yes — Christ's College Cambridge In The University Of Cambridge First Founded By King Henry Vi Of England And After His Death is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137540.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
18 August 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4030379
Charity Number
1137540

Trustees

Lord Simon McDonald of Salford GCMG KCVO Chair
Alexandra Rowlands
Also governs 1 other charity
Diya Jalan
Dr Edward Joseph Frank Allen
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Harriet Katharine Lyon
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Luca Sapienza
Dr Mary Franklin-Brown
Dr Sophie Read
Dr Thomas Peter Monie
Michael John Parsons
Professor Caroline Vout
Professor Christopher James Pickard
Professor Nick Gay
Rev'd Dr Helen Claire Orchard

Also Known As

  • Christ's College Cambridge

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