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The Margaret Beaufort Institute Of Theology

The charity's activities are to advance religious and theological education, particularly of Roman Catholic women in furtherance of this object the charity is a member of The Cambridge Theological Federation, provides teaching and open lectures, fosters a community of study and prayer, and undertakes research into areas relevant to the charitable objects.

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Activities & Mission

The charity's activities are to advance religious and theological education, particularly of Roman Catholic women in furtherance of this object the charity is a member of The Cambridge Theological Federation, provides teaching and open lectures, fosters a community of study and prayer, and undertakes research into areas relevant to the charitable objects.

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
£498,959
Latest Expenditure
£450,647

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 67.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 88.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 21% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £136,185
Charitable Activities £62,954
Other Trading £0
Investments £433,017
Other Income £3,848

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £426,809
Raising Funds £39,844
Governance £7,490
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £15,289

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£498,959
£450,6470 / 0
2024
£636,004
£481,942£426,809£11,093,566£10,659,5368 / 6
2023
£3,820,600
£605,284£527,171£10,418,420£9,977,74511 / 4
2022
£893,176
£506,053£488,610£7,205,915£180,91611 / 4
2021
£554,091
£467,202£451,901£3,858,016£206,08010 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Margaret Beaufort Institute Of Theology

What does The Margaret Beaufort Institute Of Theology do?

The charity's activities are to advance religious and theological education, particularly of Roman Catholic women in furtherance of this object the charity is a member of The Cambridge Theological Federation, provides teaching and open lectures, fosters a community of study and prayer, and undertakes research into areas relevant to the charitable objects.

How much income did The Margaret Beaufort Institute Of Theology report in 2025?

The Margaret Beaufort Institute Of Theology reported total income of £499k and reported expenditure of £451k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Margaret Beaufort Institute Of Theology?

The Margaret Beaufort Institute Of Theology has a program ratio of 67.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Margaret Beaufort Institute Of Theology registered as a charity?

The Margaret Beaufort Institute Of Theology was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 October 1994 as charity number 1041031. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs The Margaret Beaufort Institute Of Theology?

The Margaret Beaufort Institute Of Theology 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 Margaret Beaufort Institute Of Theology operate?

The Margaret Beaufort Institute Of Theology operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Margaret Beaufort Institute Of Theology a registered charity?

Yes — The Margaret Beaufort Institute Of Theology is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1041031.

Details

Address
MARGARET BEAUFORT INSTITUTE
Madingley Road
CAMBRIDGE
CB3 0UB
Registration Date
4 October 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1041031
Charity Number
1041031

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Trustees

Dr claire hilda gabriel daunton
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr JENNIFER SCHOOLING
JOANNE COWARD
MARK BROADBENT
Sandy Ackord
Sarah Jill Tebbutt
Sean David Connolly

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