St Edmund's College In The University Of Cambridge
Also known as: St Edmund's College
St Edmund's College is an autonomous, self-governing community of scholars, and one of the 31 colleges within the University of Cambridge.St Edmund's College can be distinguished from the majority of colleges in that it is classed as a graduate college and admits postgraduate students, mature undergraduates and affiliated students.
Activities & Mission
St Edmund's College is an autonomous, self-governing community of scholars, and one of the 31 colleges within the University of Cambridge.St Edmund's College can be distinguished from the majority of colleges in that it is classed as a graduate college and admits postgraduate students, mature undergraduates and affiliated students.
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 17% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 50% 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 | £12,557,000 | £11,743,000 | £11,332,174 | £48,863,000 | £0 | 89 / 0 |
| 2024 | £13,105,000 | £11,259,000 | £10,945,000 | £45,924,000 | £0 | 78 / 0 |
| 2023 | £10,456,000 | £9,839,000 | £9,733,000 | £43,602,000 | £0 | 73 / 0 |
| 2022 | £9,343,000 | £9,145,000 | £9,046,000 | £42,880,000 | £0 | 67 / 0 |
| 2021 | £7,928,000 | £7,815,000 | £7,721,000 | £42,507,000 | £0 | 60 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about St Edmund's College In The University Of Cambridge
What does St Edmund's College In The University Of Cambridge do?
St Edmund's College is an autonomous, self-governing community of scholars, and one of the 31 colleges within the University of Cambridge.St Edmund's College can be distinguished from the majority of colleges in that it is classed as a graduate college and admits postgraduate students, mature undergraduates and affiliated students.
How much income did St Edmund's College In The University Of Cambridge report in 2025?
St Edmund's College In The University Of Cambridge reported total income of £12.56m and reported expenditure of £11.74m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Edmund's College In The University Of Cambridge?
St Edmund's College In The University Of Cambridge has a program ratio of 77.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Edmund's College In The University Of Cambridge registered as a charity?
St Edmund's College In The University Of Cambridge was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 August 2010 as charity number 1137454. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs St Edmund's College In The University Of Cambridge?
St Edmund's College In The University Of Cambridge is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Christopher Young. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Edmund's College In The University Of Cambridge operate?
St Edmund's College In The University Of Cambridge operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is St Edmund's College In The University Of Cambridge a registered charity?
Yes — St Edmund's College In The University Of Cambridge is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137454.
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- 14 May 2026
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