TRINITY HALL CAMBRIDGE
The College is an institution of higher education. Its purposes are the advancement of education, religion, learning and research. The College admits undergraduate and graduate students matriculated in the University of Cambridge. It provides financial and other support to those of its members who require it in order to achieve its purposes, and supports teaching and research in the University.
Latest income
£16.4m
Latest spending
£23.4m
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the College recorded an unrestricted operating deficit of £2.1m and a total deficit of £6.3m, primarily driven by a reduction in investment income. However, net assets grew by 3.3% to £430.7m, supported by a strong endowment of £402.8m and unrestricted reserves of £303.5m. The Trustees confirm the College has adequate resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Endowment drawdown (57% of income)
“The drawdown from the endowment represents 56.6% of the College’s total annual income.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three to five years’ expenditure (held: £303.5m)
“The College aims to maintain sufficient free reserves to cover three to five years’ expenditure.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Trustees received salaries and benefits. Total salaries £1,799,000. Other taxable benefits (including NI and pension) £375,000.
“The total Trustee salaries were £1,799,000 for the year (2024: £1,817,940). The Trustees were also paid other taxable benefits (including employer National Insurance contributions and employer contributions to pensions) which totalled £375,000 for the year” — page 50
Per its FY2025 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 49
“On 3 October 2024 the College acquired 100% of the share capital of Martels Management Limited a UK based entity for a total consideration of £4,943,000.” — page 50
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Acquisition of Martels Management Limited
“In addition, the College has provided loans to its fellows as part of a Shared Equity Scheme. These amounts are included in investments.” — page 49
“On 3 October 2024 the College acquired 100% of the share capital of Martels Management Limited a UK based entity for a total consideration of £4,943,000.” — page 50
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Trinity Hall Residences (1) Limited, Aula Hospitality Limited, Aula America, Martels Management Ltd, 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, Martels Management Ltd and Aula (2) Limited (08787669)” — page 49
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
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Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Dr Marcus Tomalin — Director of Admissions
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
Trustees
- Anne Mary Hockadaychair
- ANDREW ARTHUR
- Abelardo de Anda Casas
- Anna Pegoretti
- DR ISABELLE MIRANDA MCNEILL
- Dr Adrian Grama
- Dr Alena Drieschova
- Dr Anton James Enright
- Dr Anya Erica Jane Burgon
- Dr Boris Bolliet
- Dr CRISTIANO ANDREA RISTUCCIA
- Dr Daniele Cassese
- Dr Demetra Kasimis
- Dr Grigalius Taujanskas
- Dr HEATHER INWOOD
- Dr JANE PARTNER
- Dr JEROME JARRETT
- Dr Jaisingh Prabhakar Chitnavis
- Dr James David Gordon Wood
- Dr Lee Howard De-Wit
- Dr Leila Mukhida
- Dr Louis Robert Klee
- Dr MARCUS TOMALIN
- Dr Marieke Meelen
- Dr Michael Leonard Sutherland
- Dr NICK BAMPOS
- Dr Neil Archdale Dewar
- Dr Ola Osman
- Dr Pawel Dydio
- Dr Pedro Ramos Pinto
- Dr ROBERT ASHER
- Dr Rachel Clement Tolley
- Dr Rachelle Stretch
- Dr Rebecca Lauren Dell
- Dr Rona Smith
- Dr Ronald Reid-Edwards
- Dr Sofia Karin Anna Lovestam
- Dr Sourav Sarkar
- Dr Suf Tenzin Amichay
- Dr TAMSIN CHRISTINA O'CONNELL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the College recorded an unrestricted operating deficit of £2.1m and a total deficit of £6.3m, primarily driven by a reduction in investment income. However, net assets grew by 3.3% to £430.7m, supported by a strong endowment of £402.8m and unrestricted reserves of £303.5m. The Trustees confirm the College has adequate resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by PEM Audit Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ISAAC NEWTON TRUST | 6 | £195k |
| CAMBRIDGE IN AMERICA (UK) LIMITED | 2 | £288k |
| THE ENNISMORE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £61.5m |
| STEPHEN TAYLOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £13.3m |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £505k |
| MONDAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £191k |
| THE KAJATAWA FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| THE SYNCONA FOUNDATION | 1 | £35k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRINITY HALL CAMBRIDGE | £16.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MASTER AND FELLOWS OF THE COLLEGE OR HALL OF SAINT CATHARINE THE VIRGIN IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE | £19.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE | £105.5m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| JESUS COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE | £31.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FITZWILLIAM COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE | £20.3m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| ROBINSON COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE | £11.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |