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Selwyn College Cambridge

To advance education, religion, learning and research by the provision of a college in the University of Cambridge.

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Activities & Mission

To advance education, religion, learning and research by the provision of a college in the University of Cambridge.

Grants

Selwyn College Cambridge makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£13,350,200
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
£15,054,348
Latest Expenditure
£13,350,200

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 80.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 22.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,012,864
Charitable Activities £7,922,034
Other Trading £2,098,502
Investments £1,889,884
Other Income £131,064

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £10,693,086
Raising Funds £2,657,114
Governance £298,383
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£15,054,348
£13,350,200£10,693,086£147,279,081£78,338,348166 / 0
2024
£16,440,517
£12,526,568£9,844,864£144,683,847£77,311,314171 / 0
2023
£13,333,858
£13,459,678£10,699,119£133,733,763£74,083,906168 / 0
2022
£12,938,327
£12,555,700£10,155,627£134,109,651£74,611,981164 / 0
2021
£9,756,514
£10,263,264£8,189,025£135,809,660£72,571,009168 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Selwyn College Cambridge

What does Selwyn College Cambridge do?

To advance education, religion, learning and research by the provision of a college in the University of Cambridge.

How much income did Selwyn College Cambridge report in 2025?

Selwyn College Cambridge reported total income of £15.05m and reported expenditure of £13.35m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Selwyn College Cambridge registered as a charity?

Selwyn College Cambridge was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 August 2010 as charity number 1137517. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Selwyn College Cambridge?

Selwyn College Cambridge is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Selwyn College Cambridge operate?

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

Is Selwyn College Cambridge a registered charity?

Yes — Selwyn College Cambridge is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137517.

Details

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

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4046613
Charity Number
1137517

Trustees

Dr Alan David Howard
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr CHARLOTTE ROSE ALICE REINBOLD
Dr CHARLOTTE WOODFORD
Dr Kirsty Elizabeth McDougall
Dr MICHAEL JOSEPH SEWELL
Dr Thomas David Rowland Hopkins
Dr Thomas David Smith
Jennifer Phillips
Professor James Henry Keeler
Professor JAMES MOULTRIE
PROFESSOR ROBERT CHARLES TASKER

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