The Cathedrals Group of Universities

Registered charity 801726 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as CATHEDRALS GROUP, CCUC, COUNCIL OF CHURCH AND ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF HIGHER EDUCATION, COUNCIL OF CHURCH COLLEGES, COUNCIL OF CHURCH COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, COUNCIL OF CHURCH UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES

The principal objectives of the Council are to advance and develop public education in the Universities and Colleges that have a denominational character as defined in the Further and Higher Education Act, 1992 and to support the churches continuing role in higher education.

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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £4,664 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £148,198. The trustees confirm that these free reserves are in excess of their stated policy target, which is broadly defined as equivalent to an average year’s expenditure. The charity has no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

• Professor Claire Margaret Philippa Ozannechair
• PROFESSOR CHARLES EGBU · trustee of 1 other charity
• Paul Barber · trustee of 7 other charities
• Professor Andrew Gower
• Professor Claire Taylor
• Professor Symeon Dagkas
• Sarah Shreeve

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

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