Cliff College
Cliff College delivers university level education from undergraduate degrees through to doctoral research. It also trains people for Christian ministry in the contemporary world and provides a community within which students are encouraged to develop as Christian disciples and leaders.
Activities & Mission
Cliff College delivers university level education from undergraduate degrees through to doctoral research. It also trains people for Christian ministry in the contemporary world and provides a community within which students are encouraged to develop as Christian disciples and leaders.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 10% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 843). How is this calculated?
Higher than 11% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 34% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £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 | £2,902,160 | £2,538,460 | £2,033,022 | £9,706,818 | £9,591,360 | 40 / 116 |
| 2024 | £2,261,032 | £2,726,932 | £2,162,524 | £9,814,118 | £9,623,729 | 42 / 95 |
| 2023 | £1,819,249 | £2,724,627 | £2,199,453 | £10,278,912 | £167,499 | 43 / 65 |
| 2022 | £2,057,434 | £2,737,244 | £2,138,219 | £11,015,285 | £3,783 | 43 / 65 |
| 2021 | £1,919,618 | £2,350,529 | £1,885,408 | £11,517,160 | £11,517,160 | 42 / 25 |
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Frequently asked questions about Cliff College
What does Cliff College do?
Cliff College delivers university level education from undergraduate degrees through to doctoral research. It also trains people for Christian ministry in the contemporary world and provides a community within which students are encouraged to develop as Christian disciples and leaders.
How much income did Cliff College report in 2025?
Cliff College reported total income of £2.90m and reported expenditure of £2.54m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cliff College?
Cliff College has a program ratio of 70.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 843 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cliff College registered as a charity?
Cliff College was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 February 1967 as charity number 529386. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs Cliff College?
Cliff College is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Karen Sheila Stefanyszyn. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cliff College operate?
Cliff College operates across 6 areas, including Ireland, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Cliff College a registered charity?
Yes — Cliff College is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 529386.
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- 30 July 2026
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