--- title: "The Cathedrals Group of Universities — charity 801726 | CharityCompare" description: "The Cathedrals Group of Universities (charity 801726): income £59,500 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-cathedrals-group-of-universities retrieved: 2026-10-08T01:25:00.162Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 801726 CG # The Cathedrals Group of Universities Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Cathedrals Group of Universities is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, religious activities. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://cathedralsgroup.ac.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=801726&subId=0) Work at The Cathedrals Group of Universities? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-cathedrals-group-of-universities&type=claim&name=The%20Cathedrals%20Group%20of%20Universities) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Cathedrals Group of Universities? Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31 £59,500 Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31 £54,836 Registered charity number 801726 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Fusehill Street Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [cathedralsgroup.ac.uk](http://cathedralsgroup.ac.uk/) Quick answer The Cathedrals Group of Universities (number 801726) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## What does The Cathedrals Group of Universities do? 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. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Cathedrals Group of Universities Answers The Cathedrals Group of Universities gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 July 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register does not record The Cathedrals Group of Universities as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. The Cathedrals Group of Universities's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 30 June 1989 Also known as Cathedrals Group; Ccuc Previous names on the register 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 Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is The Cathedrals Group of Universities registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Cathedrals Group of Universities yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Cathedrals Group of Universities. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Cathedrals Group of Universities? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. 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Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is The Cathedrals Group of Universities's charity number? The Cathedrals Group of Universities's charity number is 801726. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 801726? Search 801726 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Cathedrals Group of Universities do? 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. Does The Cathedrals Group of Universities have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Cathedrals Group of Universities. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Cathedrals Group of Universities? The Cathedrals Group of Universities's website listed in our register data is http://cathedralsgroup.ac.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Cathedrals Group of Universities? The register does not record The Cathedrals Group of Universities as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are The Cathedrals Group of Universities's trustees paid? The Cathedrals Group of Universities's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. What was The Cathedrals Group of Universities previously called? The register lists these previous names for The Cathedrals Group of Universities: 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. When was The Cathedrals Group of Universities registered as a charity? The Cathedrals Group of Universities was entered on the register on 30 June 1989. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=801726&subId=0).