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Wesley House, Cambridge

Founded in 1921, Wesley House is an academic institution within the Cambridge Theological Federation. Itis an independent charity, founded to be a Christian community of study, prayer and formation in theWesleyan tradition in the university city of Cambridge. Our vision, is to be a globally significant resource for leadership and scholarship in the Wesleyan tradition.

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Activities & Mission

Founded in 1921, Wesley House is an academic institution within the Cambridge Theological Federation. Itis an independent charity, founded to be a Christian community of study, prayer and formation in theWesleyan tradition in the university city of Cambridge. Our vision, is to be a globally significant resource for leadership and scholarship in the Wesleyan tradition.

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
£8,862,692
Latest Expenditure
£2,151,124

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 13.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 56.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£8,862,692
£2,151,124£1,208,509£17,488,782£17,205,36314 / 0
2024
£979,366
£1,486,713£1,301,519£10,777,214£10,777,21414 / 0
2023
£1,020,437
£1,238,024£1,151,646£11,016,405£236,25914 / 12
2022
£955,779
£1,127,658£986,845£11,233,992£288,36813 / 0
2021
£1,136,277
£823,648£799,284£11,405,871£271,1526 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wesley House, Cambridge

What does Wesley House, Cambridge do?

Founded in 1921, Wesley House is an academic institution within the Cambridge Theological Federation. Itis an independent charity, founded to be a Christian community of study, prayer and formation in theWesleyan tradition in the university city of Cambridge. Our vision, is to be a globally significant resource for leadership and scholarship in the Wesleyan tradition.

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.

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 Nelia 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.

Details

Address
2nd Floor, St Giles Court
24 Castle Street
Cambridge
CB3 0AJ
Registration Date
3 September 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5050246
Charity Number
1158440

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Trustees

Christine Nelia Elliott Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
David Peniket
Also governs 1 other charity
JANET ARTHUR
Also governs 1 other charity
PROFESSOR Nigel David Poole
Also governs 2 other charities
Rev Rose Westwood
Rev Stephen Burgess
Also governs 2 other charities

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30 July 2026
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