THE CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HARE AND HOUNDS CLUB
The aims of the Club are: a. to promote the sport of cross-country and road running in the University at all levels; b. to provide competition for those members who desire it.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state a trading deficit of £5,048.85 for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by total expenditure of £49,027.36 against income of £54,032.21, with the deficit arising from specific line items or calculation methods not fully detailed in the summary. The trustees note that future income from the Boundary Run is uncertain and costs are rising, though they anticipate no need to increase membership fees for the current period.
What the accounts disclose
“I anticipate that the extra Boundary Run income implies that there will be no need to increase membership fees or Boundary Run entry fees. However, costs are always going up, and future Boundary Run income is not certain” — page 2
“Prepared on 2 July 2025 by: Professor ND Mathur (Churchill) Senior Treasurer”
Trustees
- Professor Neil D Mathur
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £54k | £49k |
| 30/06/2024 | £55k | £52k |
| 30/06/2023 | £29k | £30k |
| 30/06/2022 | £27k | £34k |
| 30/06/2021 | £9k | £8k |
Common questions
Is THE CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HARE AND HOUNDS CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state a trading deficit of £5,048.85 for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by total expenditure of £49,027.36 against income of £54,032.21, with the deficit arising from specific line items or calculation methods not fully detailed in the summary. The trustees note that future income from the Boundary Run is uncertain and costs are rising, though they anticipate no need to increase membership fees for the current period. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.