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B

Score Breakdown

Cambridge Town Hall Community Trust · Arts & Culture

77.3 / 100

Next grade: B+ (2.8 points away)

Why this grade?

The overall grade B (77.3/100) is computed from three component scores, weighted by the charity’s funding mix, then reduced by any red-flag penalties.

Financial health83/100 · 50% weight
Governance65/100 · 50% weight
Transparency65/100

Read alongside the composite — surfaces disclosure quality, not weighted into the headline grade.

Funding mix: Default 50/50 weight applied (funding mix unclassified). Full methodology →

Component Scores

Financial

82.5/ 100
Sector avg: 61.9+20.6

Governance

65/ 100
Sector avg: 65.5-0.5

Transparency

65/ 100
Sector avg: 65+0

The financial score is a 3-year weighted blend (60% latest / 30% prior / 10% prior-prior) for operating charities, so single-year anomalies don’t dominate. Efficiency here is based on manually-categorised program vs admin expenses. Methodology →

Profile Completeness

11 / 13 items

90% complete

How to improve your rating

#1

Build operating reserves to 3+ months

The charity has 0.0 months of reserves, below the optimal minimum of 3 months. Building reserves provides a financial buffer against revenue shocks.

+10.5 ptshard
#2

Submit accurate financial breakdown

The charity's expense breakdown has not been manually verified. Submitting an accurate program/admin/fundraising expense split from audited financial statements unlocks the efficiency score and restores full financial weighting.

+7.5 ptsmoderate
#3

Appoint an independent chair

An independent chair strengthens governance oversight and demonstrates separation of management and governance.

+6.5 ptsmoderate
#4

Introduce board term limits

Term limits ensure regular board renewal and prevent entrenchment. A typical policy is 3 terms of 3 years.

+6.5 ptsmoderate
#5

Establish an audit committee

An audit committee provides financial oversight and strengthens accountability. At least 2-3 board members with financial literacy.

+6.5 ptsmoderate
#6

Establish a finance committee

A finance committee improves budgeting, investment oversight, and financial planning.

+6.5 ptsmoderate
#7

Adopt a conflict of interest policy

A documented conflict of interest policy protects the charity and its beneficiaries. Required for good governance.

+6.5 ptseasy
#8

Adopt a whistleblower policy

A whistleblower protection policy encourages reporting of misconduct and demonstrates transparency commitment.

+6.5 ptseasy
#9

Adopt a remuneration policy

A formal remuneration policy ensures fair and transparent pay decisions for staff and executives.

+6.5 ptseasy
#10

Disclose executive compensation

Publishing executive pay bands or total compensation demonstrates accountability and builds trust with donors and funders.

+6.5 ptsmoderate

Data sourced from Charities Services register and annual returns. Our datasets may not be complete. Automated analysis can produce errors. Scores are calculated using disclosed methodology and are analytical tools, not investment ratings or recommendations. If you believe any data on this page is incorrect, please contact us at hello@charitydata.co.nz. For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.