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bristol cathedral

The charity supports the general public. Bristol Cathedral is a registered charity whose purpose is religious activities. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Bristol and operates in Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, and various other locations.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Our charitable objects are to advance the Christian faith and our mission, in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, care for the Cathedral building and pursue other charitable purposes that further those two purposes.

Fundraising

See where Bristol Cathedral is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,939,652
Latest Expenditure
£3,410,724

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 171.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,323,973
Charitable Activities £128,624
Other Trading £118,496
Investments £367,749
Other Income £810

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,327,101
Raising Funds £83,623
Governance £26,959
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£1,939,652£3,410,724£3,327,101£5,817,625£350,46162 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers