CENTRAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL, CAMBRIDGE
To advance public education by the teaching of English in a Christian Language School
Objects
(A) TO ADVANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION BY THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE TO STUDENTS FROM OVERSEAS. (B) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION AND RELIEVE POVERTY AND SICKNESS IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD BY THE GIVING OF GRANTS TO SUCH INSTITUTIONS AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR DISCRETION THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of (1,145) for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from 83,807 to 82,662. Per the trustees' report, current free reserves of 82,662 exceed the stated policy target of approximately 73,000, representing four months of unrestricted expenditure. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider that, given the nature of the organisation’s work, the level of free reserves should be approximately four month’s unrestricted funds expenditure (not including accommodation costs). This would equate to £73,000 based on current year expenditure.”
“An amount of £1,265 (2024 £968) was paid to David Farrer, a trustee of the charity, for the provision of accountancy services. An amount of £150 was paid to Mandy Farrer, David's wife, for teaching services.” — page 9
“An amount of £1,265 (2024 £968) was paid to David Farrer, a trustee of the charity, for the provision of accountancy services.” — page 9
“An amount of £150 was paid to Mandy Farrer, David's wife, for teaching services.” — page 9
“An amount of £1,265 (2024 £968) was paid to David Farrer, a trustee of the charity, for the provision of accountancy services.” — page 9
“An amount of £150 was paid to Mandy Farrer, David's wife, for teaching services.” — page 9
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- MICHAEL JOHN PRIESTLEYchair
- ALEXANDER BARTOW WYLIE
- Anna Iren Lowe
- Christine Bromwich
- DAVID MICHAEL GELSON FARRER
- ELIZABETH FRANCES WATTS
- Gail Teresa Featherstone
- Richard Anthony Colledge
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £300k | £301k |
| 31/08/2024 | £332k | £308k |
| 31/08/2023 | £261k | £234k |
| 31/08/2022 | £146k | £160k |
| 31/08/2021 | £80k | £118k |
Common questions
Is CENTRAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL, CAMBRIDGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of (1,145) for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from 83,807 to 82,662. Per the trustees' report, current free reserves of 82,662 exceed the stated policy target of approximately 73,000, representing four months of unrestricted expenditure. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ENNISMORE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| JOHN JACKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £320 |
Charities like this
- The English Language Centre
- CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS LIMITED
- THE CAVENDISH SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
- National Centre For Universities and Business
- COLLEGE FRANCAIS BILINGUE DE LONDRES LTD
- THE CHURCH SCHOOLS OF CAMBRIDGE (THE OLD SCHOOLS)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL, CAMBRIDGE | £300k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The English Language Centre | £6.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS LIMITED | £4.5m | £110,001 - £120,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CAVENDISH SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | £4.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| National Centre For Universities and Business | £2.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COLLEGE FRANCAIS BILINGUE DE LONDRES LTD | £11.1m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |