Ripon College Cuddesdon

To provide, carry on and maintain a college or colleges for the training of candidates for Holy Orders in the Church of England and such other students of theology and other germane Christian studies as the Governors may permit.

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Activities & Mission

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

Gloucestershire Hampshire Herefordshire Monmouthshire Oxfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,524,605

Latest Expenditure

£2,111,761

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 80.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 37% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 46% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 44% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £84,789

Charitable Activities £2,149,749

Other Trading £225,729

Investments £64,338

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,036,835

Raising Funds £74,926

Governance £10,980

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,524,605	£2,111,761	£2,036,835	£9,889,588	£581,875	33 / 2
2024	£2,057,477	£2,004,772	£1,889,745	£9,365,564	£3,857,086	33 / 2
2023	£1,940,647	£2,081,777	£1,990,638	£8,920,313	£378,970	36 / 0
2022	£1,880,650	£1,979,243	£1,891,512	£8,905,626	£468,750	37 / 0
2021	£1,992,404	£1,753,509	£1,680,491	£9,399,039	£667,035	37 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Ripon College Cuddesdon

What does Ripon College Cuddesdon do?

How much income did Ripon College Cuddesdon report in 2025?

Ripon College Cuddesdon reported total income of £2.52m and reported expenditure of £2.11m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Ripon College Cuddesdon?

Ripon College Cuddesdon has a program ratio of 80.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 37% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Ripon College Cuddesdon registered as a charity?

Ripon College Cuddesdon was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 October 1966 as charity number 309714. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs Ripon College Cuddesdon?

Ripon College Cuddesdon is governed by a board of 16 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ripon College Cuddesdon operate?

Ripon College Cuddesdon operates across 5 areas, including Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Herefordshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Ripon College Cuddesdon a registered charity?

Yes — Ripon College Cuddesdon is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 309714.