GIRTON COLLEGE
The College provides, in conjunction with the University of Cambridge, an education for some 700 undergraduate and graduate students which is recognised internationally as being of the highest standard. This education develops students academically and advances their leadership qualities and interpersonal skills, and so prepares them to play full and effective roles in society.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that Girton College's net assets reached £193.2 million, with free reserves of £35.0 million, which the trustees confirm remain compliant with their stated reserves policy target of £8.3 million. The College reported an unrestricted cash surplus of £0.7 million for the year, supported by strong investment returns and development fundraising, while maintaining a low gearing ratio with outstanding loan capital of £15.7 million.
What the accounts disclose
“£160,001 - £170,000 1” — page 63
“The Head of Girton Global Programmes is a Director of Cambridge Lifelong Learning Ltd (08436916) which is one of the Girton College summer programmes, where the Head of Girton Global Programmes receives a 50% profit share. The overall sum paid by the College to the company in the year was £33k, Fellows are remunerated for teaching, research and other duties within the College. Fellows are billed for any private catering. The Trustees' remuneration is overseen by the Remuneration Committee.” — page 78
“Net defined benefit asset/ (liability) (1,866,067) | (2,401,050)” — page 74
“The College has a subsidiary undertaking which is consolidated into these accounts (Girton College Developments Limited). The company's activity is that of building contract management.” — page 78
In the news
- From Galgotias to Cambridge: 16 Galgotians selected for Prestigious AI and Entrepreneurship Summer Programme at Girton College, University of Cambridge
- Girton College remembers Giulio Regeni ten years after his tragic death
- Tim Boniface Quartet at Girton College Cambridge
- Professor Dame Linda Colley elected Honorary Fellow of Girton College
- New Fellows formally admitted to Girton College in Ceremony of Admission
- Gort Scott wins competition for Girton College expansion | News
- James Wade elected as Vice-Mistress of Girton College
- Six reasons why you should visit Girton College on the University of Cambridge Open Days
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Dr Elisabeth Kendall — Mistress
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- Benjamin James Chidiac
- Dr Antonis Ragusis
- Dr Claire Emma White
- Dr Elisabeth Clara Kendall
- Dr Helen Anne Van Noorden
- Dr James Palmer Wade
- Dr Matthew Richard James Neal
- Dr Samuel David Grimshaw
- Elzbieta Vokietaityte
- George Clark
- Judith Drinkwater
- Karen Lesley Lee
- Laura Beth Wain
- Muhammad Ibrahim Jamal
- Professor Gail Antoinette Williams
- Rev James Spencer Anderson
- Revd Dr Charles John Mackinnon Bell
- Simon Nicholas Fairclough
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £17.3m | £21.9m |
| 30/06/2024 | £17.0m | £19.1m |
| 30/06/2023 | £12.6m | £21.0m |
| 30/06/2022 | £11.9m | £18.0m |
| 30/06/2021 | £12.1m | £15.4m |
Common questions
Is GIRTON COLLEGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Girton College's net assets reached £193.2 million, with free reserves of £35.0 million, which the trustees confirm remain compliant with their stated reserves policy target of £8.3 million. The College reported an unrestricted cash surplus of £0.7 million for the year, supported by strong investment returns and development fundraising, while maintaining a low gearing ratio with outstanding loan capital of £15.7 million. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by PEM Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of GIRTON COLLEGE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £160,001 - £170,000 band.
Who funds GIRTON COLLEGE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GIRTON COLLEGE as a grant recipient include THE ISAAC NEWTON TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ISAAC NEWTON TRUST | FY2025 | £0 | Breakdown of grants by recipient |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBRIDGE IN AMERICA (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £275k |
| MONDAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £191k |
| THE JOHN BROWNE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £105k |
| THE KAJATAWA FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| THE ALAN AND SHEILA DIAMOND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| THE GREG & ROSIE LOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| Friends of the Nations' Libraries | 1 | £7k |
Charities like this
- THE MASTER AND FELLOWS OF THE COLLEGE OR HALL OF SAINT CATHARINE THE VIRGIN IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
- CHURCHILL COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
- ST JOHN'S COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE
- GONVILLE AND CAIUS COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE FOUNDED IN HONOUR OF THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE BLESSED MARY THE VIRGIN
- ROBINSON COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
- JESUS COLLEGE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIRTON COLLEGE | £17.3m | £160,001 - £170,000 | — | above | — | 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 |
| CHURCHILL COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE | £28.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST JOHN'S COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE | £58.7m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| GONVILLE AND CAIUS COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE FOUNDED IN HONOUR OF THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE BLESSED MARY THE VIRGIN | £26.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROBINSON COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE | £11.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |