THE CAMBRIAN EDUCATION TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £3,519,595 for the year ended 31 December 2025, reversing a deficit from the previous year. Unrestricted reserves increased to £1,635,370, which the trustees consider sufficient to mitigate short to medium-term risks, and the group maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity’s policy is to maintain minimum free reserves at a level which equates to six months’ unrestricted expenditure.” — page 5
“As stated in Note 13, 2C Trading Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary undertaking of the Charity. £85,359 (2024 : £79,534) was received by the Charity from the subsidiary under gift aid in the year.” — page 31
“The trading activities of the charity’s trading subsidiary 2C Trading Limited (Company Number 07313657), which operates a chain of convenience stores, are undertaken by volunteers.” — page 4
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Steven Glenn Maximchair
- Carl Desmond Brassey
- Edward Glen Morrish
- Edward John Blackledge
- Stephen Richard Carron
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £4.3m | £845k |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.0m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £126k | £98k |
| 31/12/2022 | £95k | £71k |
| 31/12/2021 | £745k | £657k |
Common questions
Is THE CAMBRIAN EDUCATION TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £3,519,595 for the year ended 31 December 2025, reversing a deficit from the previous year. Unrestricted reserves increased to £1,635,370, which the trustees consider sufficient to mitigate short to medium-term risks, and the group maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by mca Banbury Ltd.