City Church ( Cambridge )
The principal activities of the charity are:- to advance the Christian faith- to relieve the disadvantaged (needy, in hardship, aged, sick, homeless, unsatisfactorily housed)- to advance education in accordance with Christian principles- to promote and fulfil other charitable work beneficial to the community
Activities & Mission
The principal activities of the charity are:- to advance the Christian faith- to relieve the disadvantaged (needy, in hardship, aged, sick, homeless, unsatisfactorily housed)- to advance education in accordance with Christian principles- to promote and fulfil other charitable work beneficial to the community
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 58% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 76% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £657,369 | £617,936 | £617,704 | £874,206 | £867,594 | 7 / 175 |
| 2024 | £665,984 | £759,965 | £759,965 | £834,773 | £425,277 | 7 / 175 |
| 2023 | £549,392 | £643,877 | £643,877 | £928,754 | £366,191 | 7 / 170 |
| 2022 | £636,378 | £652,614 | £652,614 | £1,023,239 | £418,722 | 8 / 170 |
| 2021 | £580,910 | £594,526 | £594,526 | £1,039,475 | £395,039 | 7 / 200 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about City Church ( Cambridge )
What does City Church ( Cambridge ) do?
The principal activities of the charity are:- to advance the Christian faith- to relieve the disadvantaged (needy, in hardship, aged, sick, homeless, unsatisfactorily housed)- to advance education in accordance with Christian principles- to promote and fulfil other charitable work beneficial to the community
How much income did City Church ( Cambridge ) report in 2025?
City Church ( Cambridge ) reported total income of £657k and reported expenditure of £618k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is City Church ( Cambridge )?
City Church ( Cambridge ) has a program ratio of 94.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was City Church ( Cambridge ) registered as a charity?
City Church ( Cambridge ) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 June 1999 as charity number 1076291. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs City Church ( Cambridge )?
City Church ( Cambridge ) is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is MATTHEW DAVID WATERSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does City Church ( Cambridge ) operate?
City Church ( Cambridge ) operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is City Church ( Cambridge ) a registered charity?
Yes — City Church ( Cambridge ) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1076291.
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