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Universities & Colleges Christian Fellowship

Also known as: Inter Varsity Fellowship Trust Limited, Universities & Colleges Christian Fellowship Trust, Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship Trust, Uccf

To advance the Evangelical Christian Faith among students in universities, theological colleges, training colleges, technical colleges and similar institutions in Great Britain and throughout the world, in accordance with the fundamental truths of Christianity as revealed in Holy Scripture and as set out in clause 3 of memorandum and articles of association.

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Activities & Mission

To advance the Evangelical Christian Faith among students in universities, theological colleges, training colleges, technical colleges and similar institutions in Great Britain and throughout the world, in accordance with the fundamental truths of Christianity as revealed in Holy Scripture and as set out in clause 3 of memorandum and articles of association.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,610,719
Latest Expenditure
£4,379,489

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 29% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 91.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 24% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 20% of UK Education 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 £4,213,928
Charitable Activities £293,185
Other Trading £58,011
Investments £40,686
Other Income £4,909

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,023,630
Raising Funds £355,859
Governance £43,795
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£4,610,719
£4,379,489£4,023,630£4,102,793£702,584102 / 106
2024
£4,157,678
£4,573,993£4,248,847£3,818,275£632,335105 / 93
2023
£4,629,814
£4,672,133£4,372,461£4,234,590£641,796114 / 91
2022
£4,114,340
£4,324,191£3,939,572£4,333,241£494,331113 / 98
2021
£4,784,427
£3,826,211£3,541,754£4,505,041£702,913113 / 101

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Universities & Colleges Christian Fellowship

What does Universities & Colleges Christian Fellowship do?

To advance the Evangelical Christian Faith among students in universities, theological colleges, training colleges, technical colleges and similar institutions in Great Britain and throughout the world, in accordance with the fundamental truths of Christianity as revealed in Holy Scripture and as set out in clause 3 of memorandum and articles of association.

How much income did Universities & Colleges Christian Fellowship report in 2025?

Universities & Colleges Christian Fellowship reported total income of £4.61m and reported expenditure of £4.38m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Universities & Colleges Christian Fellowship?

Universities & Colleges Christian Fellowship has a program ratio of 87.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 29% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Universities & Colleges Christian Fellowship registered as a charity?

Universities & Colleges Christian Fellowship was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 September 1962 as charity number 306137. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Universities & Colleges Christian Fellowship?

Universities & Colleges Christian Fellowship is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Simon Christopher Day. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Universities & Colleges Christian Fellowship operate?

Universities & Colleges Christian Fellowship operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Universities & Colleges Christian Fellowship a registered charity?

Yes — Universities & Colleges Christian Fellowship is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 306137.

Details

Address
U C C F
Blue Boar House
5 Blue Boar Street
Oxford
OX1 4EE
Registration Date
26 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
306137
Charity Number
306137

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Trustees

Simon Christopher Day Chair
Bami Fayoyin
David George McNee
Gareth Eoin Burns
James Kenneth MacKenzie
Lesley Allison Cheesman
Also governs 2 other charities
Mark James Childs
Also governs 1 other charity
Melanie Lacy

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Inter Varsity Fellowship Trust Limited
  • Universities & Colleges Christian Fellowship Trust
  • Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship Trust
  • Uccf

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