CAMBRIDGE EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £1,439 with unrestricted reserves of £4,045, which exceeds its stated policy target of £1,500 to £2,000. However, the charity's wholly owned subsidiary, CATs Step Limited, holds net liabilities of £22,241 and relies on support from a related charity until July 2025 to meet its liabilities.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy of the Charity is to maintain sufficient reserves to fund 12 months' support and governance expenditure (target range of £1,500 to £2,000).”
“During the year, CATs Step Limited paid £93,650 to Dr Seal (Trustee) for the provision of consultancy services” — page 17
“During the year, the Charity granted £10,000 to Cambridge Malaysian Education and Development Trust (CMEDT), of which Henry Barlow and Jeremy Carver are common trustees.” — page 17
“During the year, CATs Step Limited paid £93,650 to Dr Seal (Trustee) for the provision of consultancy services” — page 17
“During the year, the Charity granted £10,000 to Cambridge Malaysian Education and Development Trust (CMEDT), of which Henry Barlow and Jeremy Carver are common trustees.” — page 17
“During the year, CATs Step Limited paid £93,650 to Dr Seal (Trustee) for the provision of consultancy services” — page 17
“During the year, the Charity granted £10,000 to Cambridge Malaysian Education and Development Trust (CMEDT), of which Henry Barlow and Jeremy Carver are common trustees.” — page 17
“During the year, CATs Step Limited paid £93,650 to Dr Seal (Trustee) for the provision of consultancy services” — page 17
Trustees
- Dr ANIL SEAL
- HENRY SACKVILLE BARLOW OBE
- Jeremy Powys Carver
- Professor DEEPAK NAYYAR
- SIR MARK WELLAND
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £200k | £103k |
| 31/07/2024 | £0 | £5k |
| 31/07/2023 | £49k | £48k |
| 31/07/2022 | £3k | £1k |
| 28/02/2021 | £0 | £1k |
Common questions
Is CAMBRIDGE EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £1,439 with unrestricted reserves of £4,045, which exceeds its stated policy target of £1,500 to £2,000. However, the charity's wholly owned subsidiary, CATs Step Limited, holds net liabilities of £22,241 and relies on support from a related charity until July 2025 to meet its liabilities. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WRIGHT'S CLOCK LAND CIO | 1 | £305k |
| THE HAPPY BABY COMMUNITY | 1 | £14k |