St John's College Cambridge
THE COLLEGE'S PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDING, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, AN EDUCATION OF THE HIGHEST STANDARD FOR SOME 900 UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS AND ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING RESEARCH OF INTERNATIONAL STANDING.
Activities & Mission
THE COLLEGE'S PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDING, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, AN EDUCATION OF THE HIGHEST STANDARD FOR SOME 900 UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS AND ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING RESEARCH OF INTERNATIONAL STANDING.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 11% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 5% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 5% 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 | £58,729,000 | £61,616,000 | £45,907,000 | £1,038,339,000 | £16,596,000 | 497 / 0 |
| 2024 | £54,588,000 | £56,787,000 | £43,017,000 | £1,016,427,000 | £44,085,000 | 480 / 0 |
| 2023 | £49,734,000 | £52,103,000 | £40,655,000 | £986,153,000 | £29,393,000 | 480 / 0 |
| 2022 | £36,829,000 | £48,450,000 | £38,704,000 | £973,663,000 | £37,766,000 | 458 / 0 |
| 2021 | £32,769,000 | £45,366,000 | £35,672,000 | £904,912,000 | £33,082,000 | 461 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about St John's College Cambridge
What does St John's College Cambridge do?
THE COLLEGE'S PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDING, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, AN EDUCATION OF THE HIGHEST STANDARD FOR SOME 900 UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS AND ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING RESEARCH OF INTERNATIONAL STANDING.
How much income did St John's College Cambridge report in 2025?
St John's College Cambridge reported total income of £58.73m and reported expenditure of £61.62m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St John's College Cambridge?
St John's College Cambridge has a program ratio of 69.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St John's College Cambridge registered as a charity?
St John's College Cambridge was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 August 2010 as charity number 1137428. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs St John's College Cambridge?
St John's College Cambridge is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Heather Hancock. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St John's College Cambridge operate?
St John's College Cambridge operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is St John's College Cambridge a registered charity?
Yes — St John's College Cambridge is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137428.
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