Clare College Cambridge
Also known as: Clare College
To further public good by promoting learning, study and teaching in a community of scholars in the University of Cambridge.
Activities & Mission
To further public good by promoting learning, study and teaching in a community of scholars in the University of Cambridge.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 8% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 3% 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 | £16,011,000 | £20,434,000 | £12,943,000 | £385,545,000 | £230,526,000 | 229 / 0 |
| 2024 | £14,979,000 | £20,142,000 | £11,960,000 | £363,568,000 | £221,404,000 | 236 / 0 |
| 2023 | £18,681,000 | £18,941,000 | £6,592,000 | £336,044,000 | £209,085,000 | 234 / 0 |
| 2022 | £16,438,000 | £17,007,000 | £6,271,000 | £322,962,000 | £208,376,000 | 214 / 0 |
| 2021 | £9,850,000 | £14,097,000 | £5,610,000 | £317,067,000 | £204,954,000 | 229 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Clare College Cambridge
What does Clare College Cambridge do?
To further public good by promoting learning, study and teaching in a community of scholars in the University of Cambridge.
How much income did Clare College Cambridge report in 2025?
Clare College Cambridge reported total income of £16.01m and reported expenditure of £20.43m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Clare College Cambridge?
Clare College Cambridge has a program ratio of 60.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 8% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Clare College Cambridge registered as a charity?
Clare College Cambridge was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 August 2010 as charity number 1137531. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Clare College Cambridge?
Clare College Cambridge is governed by a board of 19 trustees. The chair of trustees is Loretta Caroline Rose Minghella. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Clare College Cambridge operate?
Clare College Cambridge operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Clare College Cambridge a registered charity?
Yes — Clare College Cambridge is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137531.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated