Cambridge United Foundation Limited
Cambridge United Foundation is the charitable arm of Cambridge United Football Club. We use the power of sport and the brand of Cambridge United FC to empower our community and change lives.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves (unrestricted funds) were £165,773 at 30 June 2025, while the reserves policy requires maintaining sufficient levels to cover normal operating salaries and costs in the event of complete cessation. The charity reported a net movement in funds of a deficit of £14,999 for the year, with total funds decreasing from £400,504 to £385,505.
What the accounts disclose
“Our reserves policy states we are to maintain a sufficient level of reserves to cover normal operating salaries and other commuted costs, should a complete cessation occur.” — page 6
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 07180620
Company officers (Companies House)
- DAVEY, Michael on trustee list
- DRIVER, Daniel John, Rev on trustee list
- SMITH, Godric William Naylor on trustee list
- WINN, Matthew Reynolds on trustee list
- BELL, Jonathon James Christian on trustee list
- GOODALL, Joanne on trustee list
- SCHOFIELD, Paul Jonathon on trustee list
- MUNDAY, Stephen Charles Richard on trustee list
- HILL, Jim on trustee list
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/09/2026)
Trustees
- GODRIC SMITH
- JIM HILL
- Joanne Goodall
- Jonathon Bell
- MATTHEW WINN
- Michael Davey
- Paul Schofield
- Rev Daniel John Driver
- Stephen Charles Munday
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £659k | £674k |
| 30/06/2024 | £930k | £598k |
| 30/06/2023 | £488k | £570k |
| 30/06/2022 | £512k | £484k |
| 30/06/2021 | £287k | £287k |
Common questions
Is Cambridge United Foundation Limited financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves (unrestricted funds) were £165,773 at 30 June 2025, while the reserves policy requires maintaining sufficient levels to cover normal operating salaries and costs in the event of complete cessation. The charity reported a net movement in funds of a deficit of £14,999 for the year, with total funds decreasing from £400,504 to £385,505. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Chater Allan LLP.
Who funds Cambridge United Foundation Limited?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Cambridge United Foundation Limited as a grant recipient include MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 16/08/2022 | £1k | WEURO Female Pan Football Team |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/03/2011 | £10k | Cambridge Dynamic Movement Skills Programme |