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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.

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,319,224
Latest Expenditure
£2,710,375

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 114.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,698,759
Charitable Activities £11,585
Other Trading £243,982
Investments £359,715
Other Income £5,183

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,646,753
Raising Funds £63,622
Governance £26,370
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,319,224
£2,710,375£2,646,753£5,373,668£175,45144 / 200
2024
£1,939,652
£3,410,724£3,327,101£5,817,625£350,46162 / 200

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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 2025?

Bristol Cathedral reported total income of £2.32m and reported expenditure of £2.71m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 10 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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
12 September 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5209995
Charity Number
1204673

Trustees

Annie Archer
Caroline Jowett-Ive
Also governs 1 other charity
David Michael Cain
ELIZABETH CAROLINE CAIRNCROSS
Esther Deans MBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Gary Lewis
JOHN CHRISTOPHER SAVAGE OBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Naomi Beth Miller
Rev Neil Patterson
The Very Reverend Amanda Kirstine Ford
Also governs 2 other charities

Also Known As

  • Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, Bristol

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