Bangor Diocesan Trust

TO HOLD AND MAINTAIN FUNDS FOR THE DIOCESE OF BANGOR, ITS CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS

Activities & Mission

TO HOLD AND MAINTAIN FUNDS FOR THE DIOCESE OF BANGOR, ITS CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS

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

Conwy Gwynedd Isle Of Anglesey Powys

Financial Information

Latest Income

£482,028

Latest Expenditure

£664,420

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 26.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 10% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 82% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £315,523

Other Income £730,412

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £274,942

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £274,942

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£482,028	£664,420				0 / 0
2024	£1,045,935	£274,942	£274,942	£13,960,313	£4,398,464	0 / 0
2023	£264,477	£103,624				0 / 0
2022	£344,021	£209,340				0 / 0
2021	£282,855	£157,503				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bangor Diocesan Trust

What does Bangor Diocesan Trust do?

TO HOLD AND MAINTAIN FUNDS FOR THE DIOCESE OF BANGOR, ITS CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS

How much income did Bangor Diocesan Trust report in 2025?

Bangor Diocesan Trust reported total income of £482k and reported expenditure of £664k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bangor Diocesan Trust?

Bangor Diocesan Trust has a program ratio of 26.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Bangor Diocesan Trust registered as a charity?

Bangor Diocesan Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 June 1964 as charity number 234156. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Bangor Diocesan Trust?

Bangor Diocesan Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Hywel John Parry-Smith. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bangor Diocesan Trust operate?

Bangor Diocesan Trust operates across 4 areas: Conwy, Gwynedd, Isle Of Anglesey and Powys.

Is Bangor Diocesan Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Bangor Diocesan Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 234156.