St Matthew's PTA
Analysis
St Matthew's PTA is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cambridge. It was registered in January 1984, 42 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending August 2025, St Matthew's PTA reported income of £71k and spending of £44k, leaving 38% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £32k to £71k (+121%), an average of +22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 70%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, St Matthew's PTA sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Twyn Out of School Club (£70k), The Popocatepetl Trust (£71k) and Friends of Bousfield (£70k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
St Matthew's school PTA aims to enhance the welfare of the staff and children, to contribute to school resources, encourage parental involvement and to enhance the social life of the school.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Twyn Out of School Club | Caerphilly | £70k |
| The Popocatepetl Trust | Farnham | £71k |
| Friends of Bousfield | London | £70k |
| Sowing Seeds Family Hub | Potters Bar | £71k |