EMMAUS CAMBRIDGE
Emmaus supports formerly homeless people by giving them a home, meaningful voluntary work in a social enterprise and an opportunity to get back on their feet again. For many who ever experience homelessness one of the biggest obstacles they must overcome is a loss of self-esteem. Emmaus provides a stable home and the opportunity to regain self-worth, making a real contribution to their community.
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THE ALLEVIATION AND RELIEF OF POVERTY AND HARDSHIP AND DISTRESS ARISING THEREFROM TO THOSE IN NEED WITHOUT DISTINCTION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £44,259 for the year ended 31 October 2025, with total income of £1,969,837. Per the trustees' report, free unrestricted reserves stood at £551,336, which is significantly above the stated policy target of three months' operating expenses. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £70,001 - £80,000 1 -” — page 36
“The Trustees have agreed that the charity should hold 3 months operating expenses in reserve” — page 15
“During the year the Charity received distributions from its subsidiary, Emmaus Cambridge (Homes) Limited amounting to £189,425” — page 43
“At the year end the subsidiary owed Emmaus Cambridge £5,140”
“During the year the Charity received distributions from its subsidiary, Emmaus Cambridge (Homes) Limited amounting to £189,425” — page 43
“At the year end the subsidiary owed Emmaus Cambridge £5,140”
“The Charity has a wholly controlled subsidiary, Emmaus Cambridge (Homes) Limited (11470806)” — page 44
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £60,001 - £70,000 (FY2024) to £70,001 - £80,000 (FY2025).
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
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/10/2025
- Volunteers: 19
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (£70,001–£80,000: 1)
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; other trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/10/2024
- Volunteers: 16
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (£60,001–£70,000: 1)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/10/2023
- Volunteers: 22
- Has a trading subsidiary
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/10/2025 (received 01/09/2026, 1 day after the 31/08/2026 due date).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/10/2025)
Trustees
- Dr Andrew Cornishchair
- Helena Renfrew-Knight Mrs
- Jack Pollington
- Joanne May
- John Dawson
- John Murphy
- Louisa Matheson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £2.0m | £1.9m |
| 31/10/2024 | £2.0m | £1.7m |
| 31/10/2023 | £1.8m | £1.6m |
| 31/10/2022 | £1.9m | £1.5m |
| 31/10/2021 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
Common questions
Is EMMAUS CAMBRIDGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £44,259 for the year ended 31 October 2025, with total income of £1,969,837. Per the trustees' report, free unrestricted reserves stood at £551,336, which is significantly above the stated policy target of three months' operating expenses. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by PEM Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of EMMAUS CAMBRIDGE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band.
Who funds EMMAUS CAMBRIDGE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name EMMAUS CAMBRIDGE as a grant recipient include EMMAUS U.K., THE LOUIS AND VALERIE FREEDMAN CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, THE CPF TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMMAUS U.K. | FY2023 | £18k | Environmental Fund |
| EMMAUS U.K. | FY2021 | £15k | Capacity Development Grant |
| THE LOUIS AND VALERIE FREEDMAN CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2022 | £10k | Aid for the homeless |
| EMMAUS U.K. | FY2024 | £8k | Environment Fund |
| THE CPF TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE CPF TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE CPF TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| EMMAUS U.K. | FY2022 | £927 | Capacity Development Grants |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BAND TRUST | 1 | £640k |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 1 | £141k |
| THE LEONARD CHAMBERLAIN TRUST | 1 | £120k |
| THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY | 1 | £73k |
| JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £45k |
| THE NISBET TRUST | 1 | £41k |
| THE SOCIETY OF MARY (MARIST FATHERS) CIO | 1 | £15k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY REDBOURN | 1 | £12k |
Charities like this
- EMMAUS HAMPSHIRE
- EMMAUS LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND
- EMMAUS HASTINGS AND ROTHER
- EMMAUS GREENWICH
- EMMAUS HULL & EAST RIDING
- EMMAUS BRISTOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMMAUS CAMBRIDGE | £2.0m | £70,001 - £80,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| EMMAUS HAMPSHIRE | £997k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EMMAUS LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND | £454k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| EMMAUS HASTINGS AND ROTHER | £491k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EMMAUS GREENWICH | £1.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EMMAUS HULL & EAST RIDING | £1.1m | — | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |