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United Charities Of Cambridge

Also known as: Cambridge United Charities

1) Provision of almshouses for persons in conditions of need, hardship or distress living within the City of Cambridge and its surrounding area. 2) Relief in Need funds given annually to qualified charities and institutions for the relief of poverty and the education of the young in and around the City of Cambridge.

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Activities & Mission

1) Provision of almshouses for persons in conditions of need, hardship or distress living within the City of Cambridge and its surrounding area. 2) Relief in Need funds given annually to qualified charities and institutions for the relief of poverty and the education of the young in and around the City of Cambridge.

Grants

United Charities Of Cambridge is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£330,381
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation or housing

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£387,329
Latest Expenditure
£330,381

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 85.3%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£387,329
£330,3810 / 0
2024
£359,681
£343,1380 / 0
2023
£296,390
£197,3010 / 0
2022
£200,529
£134,2040 / 0
2021
£170,706
£209,0580 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about United Charities Of Cambridge

What does United Charities Of Cambridge do?

1) Provision of almshouses for persons in conditions of need, hardship or distress living within the City of Cambridge and its surrounding area. 2) Relief in Need funds given annually to qualified charities and institutions for the relief of poverty and the education of the young in and around the City of Cambridge.

How much income did United Charities Of Cambridge report in 2025?

United Charities Of Cambridge reported total income of £387k and reported expenditure of £330k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was United Charities Of Cambridge registered as a charity?

United Charities Of Cambridge was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 July 1962 as charity number 204640. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs United Charities Of Cambridge?

United Charities Of Cambridge is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Stephen Diston. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does United Charities Of Cambridge operate?

United Charities Of Cambridge operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is United Charities Of Cambridge a registered charity?

Yes — United Charities Of Cambridge is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 204640.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
23 July 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
204640
Charity Number
204640

Trustees

Andrew Stephen Diston Chair
Alun Huw Jones MA FCA
Belinda Greenwell
Dr Alison Ainley
Dr David Stanley Secher
Also governs 1 other charity
Emma Davies
Also governs 1 other charity
Miriam Lynn
Ruth Waight
Wendy Solomou

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Cambridge United Charities

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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