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The Cambridge Malaysian Education And Development Trust

To advance education for the benefit of the citizens of Malaysia, other countries of the Commonwealth and such other countries having links with Malaysia as the Trustees see fit.

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Activities & Mission

To advance education for the benefit of the citizens of Malaysia, other countries of the Commonwealth and such other countries having links with Malaysia as the Trustees see fit.

Grants

The Cambridge Malaysian Education And Development Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
individuals
Grants paid (2024)
£52,282
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
education and training, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment

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
£101,532
Latest Expenditure
£286,778

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,000,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £7,912
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £834,842
Raising Funds £0
Governance £14,400
Grants to Institutions £52,282
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£101,532
£286,7780 / 0
2024
£1,007,912
£834,842£834,842£253,765£200,0002 / 0
2023
£35,255
£1,069,6060 / 0
2022
£1,000,359
£794,564£794,564£1,115,046£500,0002 / 0
2021
£1,000,158
£1,587,716£1,587,716£909,251£500,0002 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Cambridge Malaysian Education And Development Trust

What does The Cambridge Malaysian Education And Development Trust do?

To advance education for the benefit of the citizens of Malaysia, other countries of the Commonwealth and such other countries having links with Malaysia as the Trustees see fit.

How much income did The Cambridge Malaysian Education And Development Trust report in 2025?

The Cambridge Malaysian Education And Development Trust reported total income of £102k and reported expenditure of £287k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Cambridge Malaysian Education And Development Trust registered as a charity?

The Cambridge Malaysian Education And Development Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 July 2010 as charity number 1136815. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs The Cambridge Malaysian Education And Development Trust?

The Cambridge Malaysian Education And Development Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Cambridge Malaysian Education And Development Trust operate?

The Cambridge Malaysian Education And Development Trust operates across 3 areas: India, Malaysia and Cambridgeshire.

Is The Cambridge Malaysian Education And Development Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Cambridge Malaysian Education And Development Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1136815.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
12 July 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4050305
Charity Number
1136815

Trustees

Dato' Henry Sackville Barlow OBE
Also governs 1 other charity
DATO' THOMAS LEE
JEREMY CARVER CBE
PROF LORD HUNT OF CHESTERTON
PROFESSOR DR JOY JACQUELINE PEREIRA

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