Spectrum Cambridge
Analysis
Spectrum Cambridge is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cambridge. It was registered in August 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending May 2025, Spectrum Cambridge reported income of £269k and spending of £262k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £193k to £269k (+39%), an average of +8.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2023, when income rose by 96%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Spectrum Cambridge sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Project (£269k), Grace Community Church (Stevenage) (£269k) and In Safe Hands Recovery Housing (£269k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Spectrum Cambridge is a multi award winning, parent led children's charity. We provide events, sessions, and support for families of children with Autism, additional needs, learning difficulties, and disabilities. As an organisation, we are family focused, advocates of collaboration, passionate about increasing inclusion and well being, while reducing isolation in our work with SEND.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Project | Birmingham | £269k |
| Grace Community Church (Stevenage) | Stevenage | £269k |
| In Safe Hands Recovery Housing | Birmingham | £269k |
| Big Leaf Foundation | Guildford | £269k |