The Edmund Trust

Also known as: Cambridge Mencap, Cambridgeshire Mencap Society, Edmund House Group of Homes, The Swallows Tea Room

THE PRINCIPAL AIM OF THE CHARITY IS TO IMPROVE, SUPPORT AND PROVIDE INFORMATION AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES, THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS, WHO LIVE IN CAMBRIDGE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.

Email Charity

Activities & Mission

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

£11,139,969

Latest Expenditure

£10,664,247

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 58% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 82% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £116,611

Charitable Activities £10,984,439

Other Trading £0

Investments £6,225

Other Income £32,694

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £10,664,247

Raising Funds £0

Governance £24,587

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£11,139,969	£10,664,247	£10,664,247	£4,643,636	£4,195,058	311 / 12
2024	£9,600,495	£9,590,730	£9,590,730	£3,976,245	£3,519,057	288 / 23
2023	£8,406,272	£8,107,932	£8,107,932	£3,966,480	£3,966,480	224 / 67
2022	£6,763,421	£6,412,987	£6,412,987	£3,479,140	£3,451,882	196 / 71
2021	£6,121,234	£5,925,293	£5,925,293	£2,970,706	£2,947,068	230 / 52

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Edmund Trust

What does The Edmund Trust do?

How much income did The Edmund Trust report in 2025?

The Edmund Trust reported total income of £11.14m and reported expenditure of £10.66m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Edmund Trust?

The Edmund Trust has a program ratio of 95.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Edmund Trust registered as a charity?

The Edmund Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 January 1994 as charity number 1030968. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs The Edmund Trust?

The Edmund Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Naomi Tomkys OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Edmund Trust operate?

The Edmund Trust operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Edmund Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Edmund Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1030968.