UNITED CHARITIES OF CAMBRIDGE
1) Provision of almshouses for persons in conditions of need, hardship or distress living within the City of Cambridge and its surrounding area. 2) Relief in Need funds given annually to qualified charities and institutions for the relief of poverty and the education of the young in and around the City of Cambridge.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus of £56,786 for the year, although overall assets decreased by £111,941 due to a £168,888 drop in investment values. The charity holds free unrestricted reserves of £4,143,872, which significantly exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of £150,000. The trustees report adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from investments, rental income and bank interest was £214,052 for the year” — page 11
“the Trustees have calculated that free reserves of £150,000 would be needed to allow the Charity to operate for at least 6 months.”
“Ownership of the hotel transferred in February 2025 and Hobson Cambridge Ltd, is now a wholly owned subsidiary of TITF Hotels Ltd.”
Trustees
- Andrew Stephen Distonchair
- Alun Huw Jones MA FCA
- Belinda Greenwell
- Dr Alison Ainley
- Dr David Stanley Secher
- Dr David Stanley Secher
- Emma Davies
- Julie Ann Ingham
- Miriam Lynn
- Ruth Waight
- Wendy Solomou
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £387k | £330k |
| 31/03/2024 | £360k | £343k |
| 31/03/2023 | £296k | £197k |
| 31/03/2022 | £201k | £134k |
| 31/03/2021 | £171k | £209k |
Common questions
Is UNITED CHARITIES OF CAMBRIDGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus of £56,786 for the year, although overall assets decreased by £111,941 due to a £168,888 drop in investment values. The charity holds free unrestricted reserves of £4,143,872, which significantly exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of £150,000. The trustees report adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Chater Allan LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EVELYN TRUST | 1 | £174k |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | 1 | £36k |
| THE ENNISMORE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE TALISMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
| THE STRANGWARD TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- LAND AND POSSESSIONS OF THE POOR OF ELY OTHERWISE PARSONS' CHARITY
- THE EARL OF SOUTHAMPTON TRUST
- CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION CIO
- HAMMERSMITH UNITED CHARITIES
- HAWLEY ALMSHOUSE AND RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY
- CAMBRIDGE CYRENIANS LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED CHARITIES OF CAMBRIDGE | £387k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LAND AND POSSESSIONS OF THE POOR OF ELY OTHERWISE PARSONS' CHARITY | £450k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE EARL OF SOUTHAMPTON TRUST | £181k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION CIO | £399k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HAMMERSMITH UNITED CHARITIES | £2.0m | £80,000 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HAWLEY ALMSHOUSE AND RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY | £206k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |