CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
04998990 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 April 2024

End date: 31 March 2025

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

Directors report
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Directors' report period ended 31 March 2025

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2025

Principal activities of the company

The Foundation’s objectives, as set out in the governing document, are to award grants to local charitable causes working in the community in the county of Cambridgeshire and its immediate neighbourhood. Individuals, families, local companies, and public bodies make this possible by supporting charitable funds held by the Foundation. Cambridgeshire Community Foundation is the charity for a better Cambridgeshire, working to increase the understanding of local needs and to raise funds to support charitable projects tackling issues in our local community. Supported projects contribute to a better quality of life across the county, including reducing disadvantage and inequalities.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025

S J Catlin
P Lewis
E Damazer
A B Griffiths
S Garnham
J Jelley
A Wolejko
S Sperryn
K M'Marete
C Manktelow


The directors shown below have held office during the period of
1 April 2024 to 23 October 2024

C Stenner
S Thompson
J Slota-Newson
G Thomas


The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 April 2024 to 20 August 2024

J Datta


The director shown below has held office during the period of
9 December 2024 to 31 March 2025

V Stubbs


The director shown below has held office during the period of
12 November 2024 to 31 March 2025

N George


The director shown below has held office during the period of
11 November 2024 to 31 March 2025

R Foreman


The directors shown below have held office during the period of
23 October 2024 to 31 March 2025

J Crompton
A Schaafsma


The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

This report was approved by the board of directors on
15 October 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: S J Catlin
Status: Director

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

2025 2024


£

£
Turnover: 3,817,645 5,593,475
Cost of sales: ( 188,501 ) ( 244,235 )
Gross profit(or loss): 3,629,144 5,349,240
Distribution costs: ( 4,081,649 ) ( 5,005,147 )
Operating profit(or loss): (452,505) 344,093
Interest receivable and similar income: 496,397 460,274
Profit(or loss) before tax: 43,892 804,367
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 43,892 804,367

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Balance sheet

As at 31 March 2025

Notes 2025 2024


£

£
Fixed assets
Investments: 3 13,682,934 13,831,252
Total fixed assets: 13,682,934 13,831,252
Current assets
Debtors: 4 234,953 76,576
Cash at bank and in hand: 4,969,083 5,581,433
Total current assets: 5,204,036 5,658,009
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 1,713,882 ) ( 2,115,195 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 3,490,154 3,542,814
Total assets less current liabilities: 17,173,088 17,374,066
Total net assets (liabilities): 17,173,088 17,374,066
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 17,173,088 17,374,066
Total members' funds: 17,173,088 17,374,066

The notes form part of these financial statements

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 15 October 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: S J Catlin
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

    Turnover policy

    All income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the company has entitlement to the funds, probability of receipt and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability. Donations received are recognised by the Foundation on being notified of the amounts and likely date of receipt. If there are conditions attached to the donation, then these are treated as restricted and only released once the conditions have been met. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation. Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable Dividends are recognised once the dividend has been declared and notification has been received of the dividend due. This is normally upon notification by the investment advisor of the dividend yield of the investment portfolio. Income from Government Securities is recognised when it is received; income accrued and not received on these securities at 31 March is included in the market value of the investments held.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets are carried at cost, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases: Office equipment - 3 years straight line During the year, the Trustees reviewed its Capitalisation Policy and agreed that it would only capitalise items over £1,000 and any current items costing less than this would be fully depreciated during the year.

    Valuation information and policy

    Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are stated in the balance sheet at their market value. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and shown in the heading ‘Gains/(losses) on investments’ in the Statement of Financial Activities.

    Other accounting policies

    1.3 Fund accounting: General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the company and which have not been designated for other purposes. Designated funds are unrestricted funds that have been set aside for particular purposes as set out in the notes to the financial statements. Restricted funds are funds subject to specific restrictions imposed by the funding authorities and donors. These funds are not available for the Trustees to apply at their discretion. The purpose and use of the restricted funds is set out in the notes to the financial statements. Endowment funds are expendable endowment funds that are invested to produce income to be used in accordance with the objects of the Foundation. Although the Trustees are able to convert all or part of the endowed funds into a restricted fund which can then be used in accordance with the objects of Cambridgeshire Community Foundation, the intention is to hold the funds as endowments on a permanent basis. Any capital gains or losses arising on the investments form part of the endowed funds. Any investment management charges are charged against the endowed funds. 1.5 Expenditure Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party. It is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the Foundation. Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the Foundation and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements. Fundraising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating information in support of the charitable activities. Costs of raising funds include fund raising costs. Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure. All resources expended are inclusive of irrecoverable Value Added Tax. 1.7 Going concern The designated fund allows for one-off costs that may arise in the growth of the charity. The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Foundation's ability to continue as a going concern. As such, they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounts in the financial statements, which assumes the Foundation will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The Trustees have given due consideration to the working capital and cash flow requirements of the Foundation for at least 12 months from the date of signature of the accounts. 1.8 Investments Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are stated in the balance sheet at their market value. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and shown in the heading ‘Gains/(losses) on investments’ in the Statement of Financial Activities. 1.9 Pensions The company operates defined contribution pension schemes and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the company to the funds in respect of the year. 1.10 Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. 1.11 Liabilities and provisions Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Foundation anticipates It will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised within interest payable and similar charges. 1.12 Taxation The Foundation is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the Foundation is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes. Value Added Tax is not recoverable and is included in the relevant charges for administration expenses. 1.13 Cash at Bank and in hand Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. 1.14 Financial instruments The Foundation only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their market value. Debt instruments that are payable or receivable within one year, typically trade payables or receivables, are measured, initially and subsequently, at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration, expected to be paid or received. 1.15 Significant Accounting Estimates and Judgements No significant judgements, accounting policies or estimates have been made by management in applying the charity’s accounting policies.

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

  • 2. Employees

    2025 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 9 8

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

3. Fixed assets investments note

FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS Restricted Listed Portfolio Investments Investments Cash Total £ £ £ At 1 April 2024 150,000 13,223,559 457,693 13,831,252 Transfer - - Additions - 55,755 55,755 Disposals - - Cash Movement - 40,797 40,797 Revaluations - (244,870) (244,870) At 31 March 2025 150,000 13,034,444 498,490 13,682,934 Investments at market value comprise: UK Overseas 2025 £ £ £ UK Equities 2,255,183 8,066,574 10,321,757 Fixed interest 1,224,855 - 1,224,855 Alternatives 1,328,281 - 1,328,281 Cash 808,041 - 808,041 Total market value 5,616,360 8,06,574 13,682,934

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

4. Debtors

2025 2024
£ £
Trade debtors 180,310 26,154
Prepayments and accrued income 54,643 50,422
Total 234,953 76,576

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2025 2024
£ £
Trade creditors 275 4,504
Accruals and deferred income 1,682,224 2,086,968
Other creditors 31,383 23,723
Total 1,713,882 2,115,195