THE PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF MURRAY EDWARDS COLLEGE, FOUNDED AS NEW HALL, IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
Advancement of education, learning and research in the University of Cambridge with a commitment to the highest standards of education for women of all backgrounds
Latest income
£12.9m
Latest spending
£12.5m
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the College's financial position remains stable, with free reserves of £13.3m providing a buffer against adversity. The College projects cash flows and stress tests to prepare for uncertainties, noting that while it faces challenges common to the higher education sector, it continues to make progress on reducing long-term debt.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Academic fees and charges
“The College’s income derives principally from academic fees and charges, charges to students for accommodation and catering, charges for conferences and events and donations, all supported by investment returns from its endowments, as follows:” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: six months' essential operational spend (held: £13.3m)
“The College considers a suitable minimum level of free reserve to be an amount broadly equivalent to six months’ essential operational spend, currently £6.4m.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Trustees received gross salaries of £435,426 and other taxable benefits of £88,324.
“The total Trustee’s gross salaries were £435,426 for the year (2024: £459,737) These amounts are amounts receivable in the year irrespective of whether they were received. The trustees were also paid other taxable benefits (including associated employer National Insurance contributions and employer contributions to pensions) which totalled £88,324 for the year (2024: £107,974).” — page 57
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees' remuneration
“The total Trustee’s gross salaries were £435,426 for the year (2024: £459,737) These amounts are amounts receivable in the year irrespective of whether they were received. The trustees were also paid other taxable benefits (including associated employer National Insurance contributions and employer contributions to pensions) which totalled £88,324 for the year (2024: £107,974). The College has a number of trading and dormant subsidiary undertakings which are consolidated into these accounts. All subsidiary undertakings are 100% owned by the College and are registered and operating in England and Wales. The College has taken advantage of the exemption within section 33 of FRS 102 not to disclose transactions with wholly owned group companies that are related parties.” — page 57
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
In the news
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Dorothy Byrne — President
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Total income
£12.9m
Total spending
£12.5m
Cost of raising funds
£742k
Reserves (reported)
£13.3m
Employees
168
Trustees
- Andrea Tam
- Dr Evaleila Pesaran
- Dr Michele Gemelos
- Dr Paola Filippucci
- Dr Rachel Anne Polonsky
- Dr Victoria Harvey
- Dr William Christopher Jan Buttinger
- James Paul Dougal
- Professor Alexander Matthew Piotrowski
- Professor Holly Krieger
- Professor Michael Meredith
- Professor Stephen Morris
- Robert Hopwood
- Sarah Doczi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £12.9m | £12.5m |
| 30/06/2024 | £10.9m | £10.3m |
| 30/06/2023 | £9.3m | £10.0m |
| 30/06/2022 | £9.8m | £10.3m |
| 30/06/2021 | £9.6m | £8.5m |
Common questions
Is THE PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF MURRAY EDWARDS COLLEGE, FOUNDED AS NEW HALL, IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the College's financial position remains stable, with free reserves of £13.3m providing a buffer against adversity. The College projects cash flows and stress tests to prepare for uncertainties, noting that while it faces challenges common to the higher education sector, it continues to make progress on reducing long-term debt. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Gravita Audit Oxford LLP.
Who funds THE PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF MURRAY EDWARDS COLLEGE, FOUNDED AS NEW HALL, IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF MURRAY EDWARDS COLLEGE, FOUNDED AS NEW HALL, IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE as a grant recipient include THE JOHN BROWNE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ISAAC NEWTON TRUST, THE ALBORADA TRUST, THE MCCORQUODALE CHARITABLE TRUST, CAMBRIDGE IN AMERICA (UK) LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOHN BROWNE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2.0m | |
| THE JOHN BROWNE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £49k | |
| THE ISAAC NEWTON TRUST | FY2025 | £40k | Breakdown of grants by recipient |
| THE JOHN BROWNE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £40k | |
| THE JOHN BROWNE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £38k | |
| THE ALBORADA TRUST | FY2022 | £25k | |
| THE ALBORADA TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE MCCORQUODALE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| CAMBRIDGE IN AMERICA (UK) LIMITED | FY2024 | £300 | |
| THE JOHN COATES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 18/09/2007 | £100k | "New Hall, Outreach Manager and Curator" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Portal Trust | 1 | £40k |
| REARDON SMITH NAUTICAL TRUST | 1 | £21k |
| THE C P CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| Notting Hill Genesis Community Foundation | 1 | £18k |
| The Merchant Taylors' Foundation | 1 | £10k |
| NATIONAL ART COLLECTIONS FUND | 1 | £8k |
| Friends of the Nations' Libraries | 1 | £7k |
| WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF NEEDLEMAKERS CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £6k |
Charities like this
- THE MASTER FELLOWS AND SCHOLARS OF EMMANUEL COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
- ST JOHN'S COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE
- ROBINSON COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
- THE COLLEGE OR HALL OF VALENCE MARY COMMONLY PEMBROKE COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
- JESUS COLLEGE WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY AND CITY OF OXFORD OF QUEEN ELIZABETH'S FOUNDATION
- THE COLLEGE OF ST MARY MAGDALENE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF MURRAY EDWARDS COLLEGE, FOUNDED AS NEW HALL, IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE | £12.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MASTER FELLOWS AND SCHOLARS OF EMMANUEL COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE | £22.9m | over £105,000 | 3 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST JOHN'S COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE | £58.7m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ROBINSON COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE | £11.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COLLEGE OR HALL OF VALENCE MARY COMMONLY PEMBROKE COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE | £23.2m | £150,001 - £160,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JESUS COLLEGE WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY AND CITY OF OXFORD OF QUEEN ELIZABETH'S FOUNDATION | £13.6m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |