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TRINITY HALL CAMBRIDGE

Registered charity 1137458 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as COLLEGE OR HALL OF THE HOLY TRINITY, TRINITY HALL, TRINITY HALL IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

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Latest income
£16.4m
Latest spending
£23.4m
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the College recorded an unrestricted operating deficit of £2.0m for the year, though this was reduced from £2.9m in the prior year. Despite the structural deficit arising from flat fees and rising costs, the College maintains a robust balance sheet with net assets growing by 7.2% to £416.9m, supported by a strong endowment performance. The Trustees confirm that the College has adequate resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three to five years’ expenditure (held: £297.5m)
“The College aims to maintain sufficient free reserves to cover three to five years’ expenditure.” — page 13
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Loans to Fellows under Shared Equity Scheme
“In addition, the College has provided loans to its fellows as part of a Shared Equity Scheme. These amounts are included in investments.” — page 48
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Trinity Hall Residences (1) Limited, Aula Hospitality Limited, Aula America, Aula (2) Limited
“The College's investment in subsidiary undertakings represents 100% of the share capital of, Trinity Hall Residences (1) Limited (02808176), Aula Hospitality Limited (06586299), Aula America and Aula (2) Limited (08787669)” — page 48
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Peters Elworthy & Moore. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)

Total income
£17.1m
Total spending
£23.4m
Cost of raising funds
£5.4m
Reserves (reported)
£205.5m
Employees
232

Reported reserves equal ~105.4 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 4.6 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Cambridgeshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/06/2025£16.4m£23.4m
30/06/2024£18.4m£22.1m
30/06/2023£24.2m£21.2m
30/06/2022£28.0m£22.3m
30/06/2021£13.2m£18.8m

Common questions

Is TRINITY HALL CAMBRIDGE financially healthy?

The accounts state that the College recorded an unrestricted operating deficit of £2.0m for the year, though this was reduced from £2.9m in the prior year. Despite the structural deficit arising from flat fees and rising costs, the College maintains a robust balance sheet with net assets growing by 7.2% to £416.9m, supported by a strong endowment performance. The Trustees confirm that the College has adequate resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Peters Elworthy & Moore.