Wesley House, Cambridge

Wesley House is a theological college for Methodist students in Cambridge and a member of the Cambridge Theological Federation. It has redeveloped itself as a postgraduate college with an international focus which offers a place for students to live, pray and study together in a Wesleyan community of theological thinkers and practitioners.

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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.

Country

Kenya United States Zimbabwe

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£8,862,692

Latest Expenditure

£2,151,124

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 13.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 3% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 56.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 5% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 72% 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 £111,087

Charitable Activities £675,692

Other Trading £185,133

Investments £35,642

Other Income £7,855,138

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,208,509

Raising Funds £2,042

Governance £9,484

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £940,573

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£8,862,692	£2,151,124	£1,208,509	£17,488,782	£17,205,363	14 / 0
2024	£979,366	£1,486,713	£1,301,519	£10,777,214	£10,777,214	14 / 0
2023	£1,020,437	£1,238,024	£1,151,646	£11,016,405	£236,259	14 / 12
2022	£955,779	£1,127,658	£986,845	£11,233,992	£288,368	13 / 0
2021	£1,136,277	£823,648	£799,284	£11,405,871	£271,152	6 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wesley House, Cambridge

What does Wesley House, Cambridge do?

How much income did Wesley House, Cambridge report in 2025?

Wesley House, Cambridge reported total income of £8.86m and reported expenditure of £2.15m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Wesley House, Cambridge?

Wesley House, Cambridge has a program ratio of 13.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Wesley House, Cambridge registered as a charity?

Wesley House, Cambridge was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 September 2014 as charity number 1158440. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Wesley House, Cambridge?

Wesley House, Cambridge is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christine Elliott. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wesley House, Cambridge operate?

Wesley House, Cambridge operates across 4 areas: Kenya, United States, Zimbabwe and England.

Is Wesley House, Cambridge a registered charity?

Yes — Wesley House, Cambridge is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158440.