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Homerton College Cambridge

For the public benefit to advance education, religion, learning and research within the University of Cambridge. For the public benefit to provide for persons who shall be members of the University a College wherein they may work for degrees of the University of Cambridge.

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Activities & Mission

For the public benefit to advance education, religion, learning and research within the University of Cambridge. For the public benefit to provide for persons who shall be members of the University a College wherein they may work for degrees of the University of Cambridge.

Grants

Homerton College Cambridge makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£23,966,000
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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£21,155,000
Latest Expenditure
£23,966,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 72.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £197,000
Charitable Activities £6,728,000
Other Trading £7,210,000
Investments £3,822,000
Other Income £3,198,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £17,447,000
Raising Funds £536,000
Governance £42,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £5,983,000

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£21,155,000
£23,966,000£17,447,000£219,429,000£219,429,000158 / 0
2024
£19,312,000
£20,446,000£17,189,000£218,911,000£218,911,000151 / 0
2023
£17,925,000
£19,898,000£16,151,000£215,409,000£215,409,000158 / 0
2022
£16,368,412
£19,021,482£14,279,828£216,544,000£98,727,000208 / 0
2021
£13,728,681
£15,503,551£12,113,985£226,588,000£114,777,000213 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Homerton College Cambridge

What does Homerton College Cambridge do?

For the public benefit to advance education, religion, learning and research within the University of Cambridge. For the public benefit to provide for persons who shall be members of the University a College wherein they may work for degrees of the University of Cambridge.

How much income did Homerton College Cambridge report in 2025?

Homerton College Cambridge reported total income of £21.16m and reported expenditure of £23.97m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Homerton College Cambridge registered as a charity?

Homerton College Cambridge was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 August 2010 as charity number 1137497. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Homerton College Cambridge?

Homerton College Cambridge is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Homerton College Cambridge operate?

Homerton College Cambridge operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Homerton College Cambridge a registered charity?

Yes — Homerton College Cambridge is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137497.

Details

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

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3939303
Charity Number
1137497

Trustees

Dr Gavin Miles James Davies
Dr Georgina Horrell
Dr Josephine Sheila O'Donoghue
Dr Juliana Guimaraes Cavalcanti
Dr Junius Olivier
Dr Katherine Victoria Boyle
Dr Matthew Norton
Dr Olivier Tonneau
Lord Simon Woolley
Professor David Belin
Also governs 1 other charity

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