THE CAMBRIDGE THEOLOGICAL FEDERATION
The Cambridge Theological Federation, brings together the teaching and learning of twelve institutes through which people of different churches, including Anglican, Methodist, Orthodox, Reformed and Roman Catholic, train for various forms of Christian ministry and service. It exists to serve the mission of God in the world, as that mission is expressed and worked out in the life of the Church.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves of £363,332 exceed the trustees' stated policy target of £200,000, providing a buffer above the minimum required to meet commitments. The charity reports a net deficit for the year, but notes that any operating deficit is fully covered by contributions from its member institutions, supporting its status as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Resources Committee has set a target reserves figure of £200,000.” — page 11
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Anna Abram
- Dr Esther-Miriam Wagner
- Dr Ian Randall
- Dr Nigel Hugh Walter
- GRAHAM STEPHEN BUDD
- Ian Chilles Strachan
- Rev Peter McEnhill
- Revd Dr Simon Taylor KC
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £965k | £964k |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.4m | £1.2m |
| 31/08/2023 | £829k | £891k |
| 31/08/2022 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/08/2021 | £932k | £940k |
Common questions
Is THE CAMBRIDGE THEOLOGICAL FEDERATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves of £363,332 exceed the trustees' stated policy target of £200,000, providing a buffer above the minimum required to meet commitments. The charity reports a net deficit for the year, but notes that any operating deficit is fully covered by contributions from its member institutions, supporting its status as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Chater Allan LLP.
Funders of similar charities
Charities like this
- THE MARGARET BEAUFORT INSTITUTE OF THEOLOGY
- CAMBRIDGE VINEYARD CHURCH
- UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
- CONGREGATIONAL FEDERATION
- THE QUEEN'S FOUNDATION FOR ECUMENICAL THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION
- WESTMINSTER THEOLOGICAL CENTRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CAMBRIDGE THEOLOGICAL FEDERATION | £965k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MARGARET BEAUFORT INSTITUTE OF THEOLOGY | £499k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CAMBRIDGE VINEYARD CHURCH | £132k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | £4.6m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CONGREGATIONAL FEDERATION | £886k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE QUEEN'S FOUNDATION FOR ECUMENICAL THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION | £2.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |