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The Cambridge Theological Federation

The Cambridge Theological Federation, brings together the teaching and learning of twelve institutes through which people of different churches, including Anglican, Methodist, Orthodox, Reformed and Roman Catholic, train for various forms of Christian ministry and service. It exists to serve the mission of God in the world, as that mission is expressed and worked out in the life of the Church.

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Activities & Mission

The Cambridge Theological Federation, brings together the teaching and learning of twelve institutes through which people of different churches, including Anglican, Methodist, Orthodox, Reformed and Roman Catholic, train for various forms of Christian ministry and service. It exists to serve the mission of God in the world, as that mission is expressed and worked out in the life of the Church.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£965,325
Latest Expenditure
£963,616

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 77% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 43% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £930,372
Other Trading £26,218
Investments £8,735
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £963,616
Raising Funds £0
Governance £20,775
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
£965,325
£963,616£963,616£1,911,827£200,0008 / 0
2024
£1,423,124
£1,206,214£1,206,214£1,913,755£1,867,0129 / 0
2023
£828,821
£891,171£891,171£1,700,032£1,650,1027 / 0
2022
£1,083,713
£1,121,718£1,121,718£1,762,382£251,86010 / 0
2021
£931,654
£939,985£939,985£1,800,387£278,59510 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Cambridge Theological Federation

What does The Cambridge Theological Federation do?

The Cambridge Theological Federation, brings together the teaching and learning of twelve institutes through which people of different churches, including Anglican, Methodist, Orthodox, Reformed and Roman Catholic, train for various forms of Christian ministry and service. It exists to serve the mission of God in the world, as that mission is expressed and worked out in the life of the Church.

How much income did The Cambridge Theological Federation report in 2025?

The Cambridge Theological Federation reported total income of £965k and reported expenditure of £964k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Cambridge Theological Federation?

The Cambridge Theological Federation has a program ratio of 99.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 77% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Cambridge Theological Federation registered as a charity?

The Cambridge Theological Federation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 October 2003 as charity number 1099953. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs The Cambridge Theological Federation?

The Cambridge Theological Federation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Cambridge Theological Federation operate?

The Cambridge Theological Federation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Cambridge Theological Federation a registered charity?

Yes — The Cambridge Theological Federation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1099953.

Details

Address
2 The Bounds
Lady Margaret Road
CAMBRIDGE
CB3 0BJ
Registration Date
9 October 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3960560
Charity Number
1099953

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Trustees

Dr Anna Abram
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Esther-Miriam Wagner
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Ian Randall
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Nigel Hugh Walter
Also governs 1 other charity
Ian Chilles Strachan
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Peter McEnhill
Revd Dr Simon Taylor KC

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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