RIPON COLLEGE CUDDESDON
To provide, carry on and maintain a college or colleges for the training of candidates for Holy Orders in the Church of England and such other students of theology and other germane Christian studies as the Governors may permit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted general fund reserves were £581,875, which is above the stated policy target of approximately £450,000. The charity reported a net surplus of £408,963 for the year, supported by increased income from charitable activities and investments.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year one employee received total employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) of more than £60,000.” — page 22
“During the year one employee received total employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) of more than £60,000.” — page 22
“The current approved reserves policy is to aim to hold a minimum of three months of General Fund revenue expenditure as free reserves (approximately £450,000).” — page 6
“The Principal and the Staff Governors, who are related parties as defined by FRS102, receive remuneration as employees of the College. Remuneration, including pension contributions, paid to the Principal and Staff Governors amounted to £178,114”
“donations received from Governors and staff totalling £890 from 7 individuals”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Canon Revd Dr Joshva Raja John
- Dr Fiona Lesley Stewart-Darling
- Dr Oliver Keenan
- Dr Patrice Seuwou
- Dr Rebecca Mary Dean
- Elizabeth Shanahan
- Katia Diane Cumber
- Lucy Clare Docherty
- PATRICK NICHOLAS CHARLES WALKER
- PHILIP JAMES GEE
- Professor Jane Shaw
- Rev BRIAN MARK BODEKER
- Rev NEIL SYDNEY PATTERSON
- Revd Canon Paul Cowan
- Revd Canon Valerie Isabelle Dawn Frances Plumb
- Revd Dr Harriet Anne Harris
- Rt Revd Lynne Susan Cullens
- Trudie McGuinness
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £2.5m | £2.1m |
| 31/07/2024 | £2.1m | £2.0m |
| 31/07/2023 | £1.9m | £2.1m |
| 31/07/2022 | £1.9m | £2.0m |
| 31/07/2021 | £2.0m | £1.8m |
Common questions
Is RIPON COLLEGE CUDDESDON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted general fund reserves were £581,875, which is above the stated policy target of approximately £450,000. The charity reported a net surplus of £408,963 for the year, supported by increased income from charitable activities and investments. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Wenn Townsend.
What does the highest-paid employee of RIPON COLLEGE CUDDESDON earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WESTMINSTER COLLEGE TRUST, OXFORD | 1 | £175k |
| CANTERBURY PROGRAMME | 1 | £75k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF EMMANUEL, SOUTH CROYDON | 1 | £6k |
| THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE S M B TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| BLOOMSBURY CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £4k |
| BELMONT EXETER | 1 | £4k |
| ST PETER'S, SALTLEY TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- WESTCOTT HOUSE
- ST JOHN'S COLLEGE, DURHAM
- UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
- REGENT'S PARK COLLEGE
- ST HILD COLLEGE
- THE ANGLO-CATHOLIC ORDINATION CANDIDATES FUND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIPON COLLEGE CUDDESDON | £2.5m | more than £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WESTCOTT HOUSE | £1.3m | in excess of £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST JOHN'S COLLEGE, DURHAM | £8.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | £4.6m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| REGENT'S PARK COLLEGE | £3.5m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST HILD COLLEGE | £1.1m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |