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The Careers Research And Advisory Centre (c R A C ) Limited

Also known as: C R a C

CRACs aim is to encourage and support career learning and active career development at all ages. We provide inspiration, intelligence and innovation to all those who support career development. CRAC works in partnership with educators, employers and others, sharing knowledge and developing programmes and activities to help people make informed career decisions and manage their careers positively.

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Activities & Mission

CRACs aim is to encourage and support career learning and active career development at all ages. We provide inspiration, intelligence and innovation to all those who support career development. CRAC works in partnership with educators, employers and others, sharing knowledge and developing programmes and activities to help people make informed career decisions and manage their careers positively.

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
£1,356,000
Latest Expenditure
£2,360,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 115.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 66.4%
% 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 £187,000
Charitable Activities £1,160,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £9,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,567,000
Raising Funds £15,000
Governance £26,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £778,000

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
£1,356,000
£2,360,000£1,567,000£620,000£620,00018 / 95
2024
£1,379,000
£1,488,000£1,471,000£1,614,000£1,800,00015 / 95
2023
£1,307,000
£1,207,000£1,189,000£1,620,000£16,200,00014 / 49
2022
£1,166,202
£1,162,792£1,145,384£819,865£814,13614 / 0
2021
£1,152,309
£1,191,022£1,175,413£390,385£390,38514 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Careers Research And Advisory Centre (c R A C ) Limited

What does The Careers Research And Advisory Centre (c R A C ) Limited do?

CRACs aim is to encourage and support career learning and active career development at all ages. We provide inspiration, intelligence and innovation to all those who support career development. CRAC works in partnership with educators, employers and others, sharing knowledge and developing programmes and activities to help people make informed career decisions and manage their careers positively.

How much income did The Careers Research And Advisory Centre (c R A C ) Limited report in 2025?

The Careers Research And Advisory Centre (c R A C ) Limited reported total income of £1.36m and reported expenditure of £2.36m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Careers Research And Advisory Centre (c R A C ) Limited registered as a charity?

The Careers Research And Advisory Centre (c R A C ) Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 March 1965 as charity number 313164. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs The Careers Research And Advisory Centre (c R A C ) Limited?

The Careers Research And Advisory Centre (c R A C ) Limited 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 Careers Research And Advisory Centre (c R A C ) Limited operate?

The Careers Research And Advisory Centre (c R A C ) Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Careers Research And Advisory Centre (c R A C ) Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Careers Research And Advisory Centre (c R A C ) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313164.

Details

Address
22 SIGNET COURT
SWANNS ROAD
CAMBRIDGE
CB5 8LA
Registration Date
5 March 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
313164
Charity Number
313164

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Trustees

Charlotte Mcnichol-Fardon
David Oswell
Dr Alexander Hasgall
Dr Lesley Ann Thompson
Dr Shewly Choudhury
Professor Jeremy Sanders
Professor Roger Whitaker
Rachel Lambert-Forsyth

Also Known As

  • C R a C

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30 July 2026
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