What is the financial size of SELWYN COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE?

SELWYN COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £15,054,348 and total expenditure of £13,350,200.

How does SELWYN COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 80.1% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 19.9% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.2%).

What is the workforce structure of SELWYN COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE?

SELWYN COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE employs 166 staff members and is supported by 0 volunteers.

Does SELWYN COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 0.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does SELWYN COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE pay its trustees?

Yes, the latest data indicates that one or more trustees receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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SELWYN COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE

#1137517

Other•Major•Registered

www.sel.cam.ac.uk

To advance education, religion, learning and research by the provision of a college in the university of cambridge.

Registered address

SELWYN COLLEGE, GRANGE ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CB3 9DQ

Latest HighlightsFY 2025

Income

All sources

£15,054,348

Expenditure

All activities

£13,350,200

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£78,338,348

Total Assets

Gross assets

£155,612,974

Working Capital

Liquidity

£1,016,644

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 1,903 similar major charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

70.4 months

Median: 3.6 monthsTop quartile

Income Growth (1yr)

-8.4%

Median: 8.2%Below typical

Spending Efficiency

80.1%

Median: 97.2%Below typical

Income Concentration

35.2%

Median: 87.1%Top quartile

Fundraising ROI

5.7x

Median: 27.3xBelow typical

Income Volatility

69.9%

Median: 13.4%Below typical

Self-Generated Income

79.1%

Median: 92.1%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

35.9%

Median: 8.7%Top quartile

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

80.1%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

5.7%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

2.2%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

5.4%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

70.4 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

20.0%

Government Reliance

% of income

Largest Source

Primary income

Charitable Activities

Diversification

HHI: 3522

Moderately Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

-8.4%↓

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

35.9%

Volatility

High Volatility

69.9%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Stable

Governance

Employees

Staff count

166

Volunteers

Volunteer count

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

0:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£90,689

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

Yes

High Earners

Earning over £60k

3.6%

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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