THE MASTER FELLOWS AND SCHOLARS OF EMMANUEL COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
Promoting learning, study, teaching and research in a community of scholars within the University of Cambridge
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the College reported a net surplus of £14.0m for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total reserves increasing to £403.3m. The trustees confirm that the College has adequate resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future and prepared the accounts on a going concern basis. The College remains reliant on endowment and investment income, which represented nearly two-thirds of total income, to fund its operations amid rising costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Three officer received emoluments at over £105,000.” — page 31
“Three officer received emoluments at over £105,000.” — page 31
“The College seeks to maintain its reserves at an appropriate level so as to protect the College from variations in fee income, conference income, and investment income, and to guard against unanticipated expenditure.” — page 10
“In addition the College has provided housing loans totalling £80,000 (2024: £160,000) to its Fellows for personal use. This amount has been included in debtors.” — page 44
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £140,000 - £149,999 (FY2024) to over £105,000 (FY2025).
- Employees paid over £60,000: 2 (FY2024) → 3 (FY2025).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Douglas McKenzie Chalmerschair
- Catherine Sarah Webb
- Dr Bill Broadhurst
- Dr Corinna Russell
- Dr Devon Curtis
- Dr Fiona Amery
- Dr MICHAEL JOHN GROSS
- Dr Nigel Spivey
- Dr Sarah Bendall
- Professor Alex Jeffrey
- Professor Lionel Bently
- Professor Mark Gales
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £22.9m | £22.4m |
| 31/07/2024 | £23.9m | £20.7m |
| 31/07/2023 | £21.4m | £20.0m |
| 31/07/2022 | £23.3m | £16.7m |
| 31/07/2021 | £19.7m | £16.1m |
Common questions
Is THE MASTER FELLOWS AND SCHOLARS OF EMMANUEL COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the College reported a net surplus of £14.0m for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total reserves increasing to £403.3m. The trustees confirm that the College has adequate resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future and prepared the accounts on a going concern basis. The College remains reliant on endowment and investment income, which represented nearly two-thirds of total income, to fund its operations amid rising costs. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Chater Allan LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE MASTER FELLOWS AND SCHOLARS OF EMMANUEL COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the over £105,000 band, and 3 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE MASTER FELLOWS AND SCHOLARS OF EMMANUEL COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MASTER FELLOWS AND SCHOLARS OF EMMANUEL COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE as a grant recipient include THE C P CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE C P CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £20k | Donations to UEA for their SEEK project working to support caregivers of disabled children in Kenya. |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ISAAC NEWTON TRUST | 4 | £74k |
| CAMBRIDGE IN AMERICA (UK) LIMITED | 3 | £284k |
| THE JOHN BROWNE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £105k |
| The Portal Trust | 1 | £40k |
| THE ALAN AND SHEILA DIAMOND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| REARDON SMITH NAUTICAL TRUST | 1 | £21k |
| Notting Hill Genesis Community Foundation | 1 | £18k |
| THE GREG & ROSIE LOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- CLARE COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE
- ST JOHN'S COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE
- CHURCHILL COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
- DOWNING COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
- THE COLLEGE OF THE LADY FRANCES SIDNEY SUSSEX IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
- SELWYN COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MASTER FELLOWS AND SCHOLARS OF EMMANUEL COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE | £22.9m | over £105,000 | 3 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CLARE COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE | £16.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST JOHN'S COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE | £58.7m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CHURCHILL COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE | £28.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DOWNING COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE | £18.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COLLEGE OF THE LADY FRANCES SIDNEY SUSSEX IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE | £14.2m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |