KIRBY LAING CENTRE FOR PUBLIC THEOLOGY IN CAMBRIDGE
KLC nurtures research in evangelical Christian public theology. KLC disseminates its research through public lectures, seminars, conferences, newsletters and the publication of academic papers, articles and books, the maintenance of a website, and the appropriate use of social media, etc. It offers grants to postgraduate students and provides a research community for scholars.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net deficit, resulting in unrestricted funds falling to a negative balance of £15,558. The trustees attribute this to delays in anticipated grants and note that financial control processes required improvement. However, the independent examiner confirmed no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern about the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity’s principal source of funds is currently the Kirby Laing Foundation.”
Trustees
- ANTHONY KEITH BARRONchair
- DAVID MARTIN JAMES BALL
- Dr Craig Gerald Bartholomew
- Dr Rainer Behrens
- Elizabeth Brooks Weber
- Karen Joan Harding
- Kyle Redel
- Rev Andrew Philip Campbell
- Sarah Elizabeth Normann
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £223k | £244k |
| 30/09/2024 | £272k | £286k |
| 30/09/2023 | £165k | £167k |
| 30/09/2022 | £146k | £152k |
| 30/09/2021 | £206k | £121k |
Common questions
Is KIRBY LAING CENTRE FOR PUBLIC THEOLOGY IN CAMBRIDGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net deficit, resulting in unrestricted funds falling to a negative balance of £15,558. The trustees attribute this to delays in anticipated grants and note that financial control processes required improvement. However, the independent examiner confirmed no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern about the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds KIRBY LAING CENTRE FOR PUBLIC THEOLOGY IN CAMBRIDGE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KIRBY LAING CENTRE FOR PUBLIC THEOLOGY IN CAMBRIDGE as a grant recipient include THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £100k | Religion |