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The College Of The Lady Frances Sidney Sussex In The University Of Cambridge

Also known as: Sidney Sussex College in the University of Cambridge, Sidney Sussex College

To further public good by promoting learning, study and teaching in a community of scholars in the University of Cambridge

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Activities & Mission

To further public good by promoting learning, study and teaching in a community of scholars in the University of Cambridge

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
£14,215,000
Latest Expenditure
£13,794,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 79.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 82.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 19.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,297,000
Charitable Activities £7,074,000
Other Trading £2,030,000
Investments £3,696,000
Other Income £118,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £11,313,000
Raising Funds £2,461,000
Governance £264,770
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £20,000

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
£14,215,000
£13,794,000£11,313,000£161,408,000£121,814,000167 / 0
2024
£14,823,000
£11,085,000£8,711,000£155,357,000£117,611,000160 / 0
2023
£12,958,000
£12,175,000£10,093,000£139,503,000£107,052,000164 / 0
2022
£10,209,000
£11,195,000£9,597,000£131,013,000£100,713,000152 / 0
2021
£9,639,000
£8,317,000£7,094,000£133,568,000£101,580,000161 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The College Of The Lady Frances Sidney Sussex In The University Of Cambridge

What does The College Of The Lady Frances Sidney Sussex In The University Of Cambridge do?

To further public good by promoting learning, study and teaching in a community of scholars in the University of Cambridge

How much income did The College Of The Lady Frances Sidney Sussex In The University Of Cambridge report in 2025?

The College Of The Lady Frances Sidney Sussex In The University Of Cambridge reported total income of £14.21m and reported expenditure of £13.79m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The College Of The Lady Frances Sidney Sussex In The University Of Cambridge registered as a charity?

The College Of The Lady Frances Sidney Sussex In The University Of Cambridge was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 August 2010 as charity number 1137586. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs The College Of The Lady Frances Sidney Sussex In The University Of Cambridge?

The College Of The Lady Frances Sidney Sussex In The University Of Cambridge is governed by a board of 18 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Martin James Burton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The College Of The Lady Frances Sidney Sussex In The University Of Cambridge operate?

The College Of The Lady Frances Sidney Sussex In The University Of Cambridge operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The College Of The Lady Frances Sidney Sussex In The University Of Cambridge a registered charity?

Yes — The College Of The Lady Frances Sidney Sussex In The University Of Cambridge is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137586.

Details

Address
SIDNEY SUSSEX COLLEGE
CAMBRIDGE
CB2 3HU
Registration Date
25 August 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3955337
Charity Number
1137586

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Trustees

Professor Martin James Burton Chair
Anna Baskerville
Dr Catherine Patricia Sumnall
Dr Edward Wilson-Lee
Dr Fernando Lusa Bordin
Dr Harriet Cordelia Theed Groom
Dr Katarina Harasimov
Dr Ozge Oner
Finnian Orders
Gautham Sathiaseelan
Josephine Ellis
Lawrence Berry
Martin Dirk Pierce
MASSIMO BEBER M.PHIL
Matthew Ireland
Professor Eugenio Biagini
Professor Ljiljana Fruk
Ricardo Garcia-Mayoral

Also Known As

  • Sidney Sussex College in the University of Cambridge
  • Sidney Sussex College

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30 July 2026
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