Archdiocese Of Cardiff-Menevia

Also known as: Archdiocese of Cardiff

The principal objects of the charity are the preservation and advancement of the Roman Catholic faith, and the provision of primary and secondary education

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Activities & Mission

The principal objects of the charity are the preservation and advancement of the Roman Catholic faith, and the provision of primary and secondary education

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Cardiff Herefordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£5,966,927

Latest Expenditure

£6,085,891

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 75% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 66% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 58% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,908,581

Charitable Activities £1,163,025

Other Trading £638,558

Investments £256,763

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,054,576

Raising Funds £31,315

Governance £90,686

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£5,966,927	£6,085,891	£6,054,576	£22,959,042	£2,314,000	38 / 2000
2024	£5,466,304	£6,325,408	£6,290,955	£23,106,014	£19,674,112	38 / 2000
2023	£4,857,863	£5,737,234	£5,702,933	£23,033,208	£19,560,321	42 / 2000
2022	£5,452,326	£5,685,650	£5,663,340	£24,434,075	£1,296,000	42 / 2000
2021	£5,446,916	£5,323,154	£5,303,270	£24,305,685	£1,295,907	42 / 2000

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Frequently asked questions about Archdiocese Of Cardiff-Menevia

What does Archdiocese Of Cardiff-Menevia do?

The principal objects of the charity are the preservation and advancement of the Roman Catholic faith, and the provision of primary and secondary education

How much income did Archdiocese Of Cardiff-Menevia report in 2025?

Archdiocese Of Cardiff-Menevia reported total income of £5.97m and reported expenditure of £6.09m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Archdiocese Of Cardiff-Menevia?

Archdiocese Of Cardiff-Menevia has a program ratio of 101.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Archdiocese Of Cardiff-Menevia registered as a charity?

Archdiocese Of Cardiff-Menevia was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 February 2018 as charity number 1177272. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Archdiocese Of Cardiff-Menevia?

Archdiocese Of Cardiff-Menevia is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Archdiocese Of Cardiff-Menevia operate?

Archdiocese Of Cardiff-Menevia operates across 2 areas: Cardiff and Herefordshire.

Is Archdiocese Of Cardiff-Menevia a registered charity?

Yes — Archdiocese Of Cardiff-Menevia is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1177272.