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The Church Schools Of Cambridge (the Old Schools)

Also known as: Old Schools of Cambridge

The objects of the Trust are to use Trust funds to:i)develop, insure, maintain and repair the school property of 4 city schools,ii)to provide grants to promote the education of persons under the age of 25 within the City of Cambridgeiii)to promote education, within the City of Cambridge, according to the principles and doctrines of the Church of England by means including Sunday Schools.

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Activities & Mission

The objects of the Trust are to use Trust funds to:i)develop, insure, maintain and repair the school property of 4 city schools,ii)to provide grants to promote the education of persons under the age of 25 within the City of Cambridgeiii)to promote education, within the City of Cambridge, according to the principles and doctrines of the Church of England by means including Sunday Schools.

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

Cambridgeshire

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,024,678
Latest Expenditure
£1,178,252

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 78% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 89.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 27% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 83% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £47,806
Other Trading £0
Investments £304,722
Other Income £672,150

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,058,196
Raising Funds £0
Governance £4,640
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £120,056

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,024,678
£1,178,252£1,058,196£11,197,798£2,579,5644 / 0
2023
£536,375
£647,458£522,960£11,100,936£2,675,2554 / 0
2022
£402,346
£390,9780 / 0
2021
£340,816
£256,3190 / 0
2020
£324,188
£239,9930 / 9

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Church Schools Of Cambridge (the Old Schools)

What does The Church Schools Of Cambridge (the Old Schools) do?

The objects of the Trust are to use Trust funds to:i)develop, insure, maintain and repair the school property of 4 city schools,ii)to provide grants to promote the education of persons under the age of 25 within the City of Cambridgeiii)to promote education, within the City of Cambridge, according to the principles and doctrines of the Church of England by means including Sunday Schools.

How much income did The Church Schools Of Cambridge (the Old Schools) report in 2024?

The Church Schools Of Cambridge (the Old Schools) reported total income of £1.02m and reported expenditure of £1.18m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Church Schools Of Cambridge (the Old Schools)?

The Church Schools Of Cambridge (the Old Schools) has a program ratio of 103.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Church Schools Of Cambridge (the Old Schools) registered as a charity?

The Church Schools Of Cambridge (the Old Schools) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 December 1963 as charity number 311326. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs The Church Schools Of Cambridge (the Old Schools)?

The Church Schools Of Cambridge (the Old Schools) is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is PATRICIA PRITCHARD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Church Schools Of Cambridge (the Old Schools) operate?

The Church Schools Of Cambridge (the Old Schools) operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Church Schools Of Cambridge (the Old Schools) a registered charity?

Yes — The Church Schools Of Cambridge (the Old Schools) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 311326.

Details

Address
c/o St Philip's Church Centre
185 Mill Road
Cambridge
CB1 3AN
Website
csoc.org.uk
Registration Date
18 December 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
311326
Charity Number
311326

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Trustees

PATRICIA PRITCHARD Chair
ANDREW IAN MACLELLAN
Caroline Mary Peet
DAVID MICHAEL GELSON FARRER
Also governs 4 other charities
DR KEITH CARNE
Also governs 2 other charities
GILL AMBROSE
Also governs 2 other charities
Jonathan Young
Rev Andrew Day
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Imogen Nay
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Ruth Barry
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Charitable activities Education Religion

Also Known As

  • Old Schools of Cambridge

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