Cambridge in America (UK) Ltd
At a glance
Key takeaways
- The funder's stated purpose is tied closely to Cambridge: its grants go to the University of Cambridge, its Colleges, and related organisations and charities, so a request fits best when it has a clear link to those bodies and to education or science.
- Neither the annual report nor its website publishes an application process, so the sensible first step is a short enquiry through the contact shown, asking about its grant range and how to apply.
- Its published information gives no typical or usual grant size, so ask before naming an amount rather than assuming one.
- Grants depend on income: the trustees do not commit until income is available to cover them, and funds are remitted in line with donor wishes and subject to trustees' approval, so a favourable reply does not mean money will arrive soon.
- Its published information says nothing about how competitive its giving is or whether it considers requests from beyond the Cambridge network, so present only what your organisation can evidence.
Overview
Cambridge in America (UK) Ltd is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1128757).
Cambridge in America (UK) Ltd is a charity registered in England and Wales (charity number 1128757) that exists to advance education and science, particularly by supporting Cambridge in America and the University of Cambridge. It makes grants to the University of Cambridge and its Colleges, or to related organisations and charities. The annual report shows annual giving of £4,393,624, which supports students through bursaries and sport, faculties and fellowships through funds to colleges and departments, and the public through university facilities including the Library.
What they fund
Priority Areas
The foundation advances education and science, particularly by supporting Cambridge in America, the University of Cambridge and its constituent Colleges. Its grants go to the University and its Colleges, as well as related organisations and charities. The support reaches students through bursaries and sport, faculties and fellowships through funds given to colleges and departments, and the public through university facilities including the Library. The trustees distribute the majority of income received and do not commit to grants until income is available to cover them. Funds are remitted in line with donor wishes, subject to approval by the trustees.
Themes
- Education
- Science
How to apply
No application process is published in the charity's annual report, its register entry, its website or other pages about it. The contact shown is for getting in touch.
Where they fund
Registered area of operation (Charity Commission)
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Five years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 31 July 2021 | £13,752,393 | £13,885,255 | £13,881,567 | Accounts for year to 31 July 2021 |
| year to 31 July 2022 | £647,224 | £688,513 | £679,593 | Accounts for year to 31 July 2022 |
| year to 31 July 2023 | £1,089,822 | £1,079,928 | £1,068,425 | Accounts for year to 31 July 2023 |
| year to 31 July 2024 | £606,254 | £606,438 | £592,440 | Accounts for year to 31 July 2024 |
| year to 31 July 2025 | £4,720,841 | £4,403,646 | £4,393,624 | Accounts for year to 31 July 2025 |
Income vs grants paid
IncomeGrants paid
Total value each financial year
In 2 of the 5 years shown, grants paid exceeded income.
- Grants paid, year to 31 July 2021; year to 31 July 2022; year to 31 July 2023; year to 31 July 2024: grants to institutions, as reported on the charity register (Part B).
- Grants paid, year to 31 July 2025: the accounts do not say whether this is grants awarded or paid.
Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
- cantab.org/cam-uk-frequently-asked-questions · read on 30 October 2026
- Annual report (year to 31 July 2025)
This profile draws on the funder’s own website as well as its filed accounts.
Sources last checked on 30 October 2026.
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