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Bristol Cathedral

Also known as: Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, Bristol

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.

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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.

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

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

Higher than 98% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 49% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 49% 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 £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

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

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

Frequently asked questions about Bristol Cathedral

What does Bristol Cathedral do?

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.

How much income did Bristol Cathedral report in 2024?

Bristol Cathedral reported total income of £1.94m and reported expenditure of £3.41m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bristol Cathedral?

Bristol Cathedral has a program ratio of 171.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Bristol Cathedral registered as a charity?

Bristol Cathedral was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 September 2023 as charity number 1204673. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs Bristol Cathedral?

Bristol Cathedral is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bristol Cathedral operate?

Bristol Cathedral operates across 6 areas, including Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, Gloucestershire and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Bristol Cathedral a registered charity?

Yes — Bristol Cathedral is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1204673.

Details

Address
BRISTOL CATHEDRAL
COLLEGE GREEN
BRISTOL
BS1 5TJ
Registration Date
12 September 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5209995
Charity Number
1204673

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Trustees

David Michael Cain
ELIZABETH CAROLINE CAIRNCROSS
JOHN CHRISTOPHER SAVAGE OBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Naomi Beth Miller
Rev Jonathan Samuel Parkin
Rev Neil Patterson

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, Bristol

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