Bristol Cathedral Trust

The Trust assists the Cathedral Chapter in maintaining the fabric of the Cathedral, advancing education in the role of the Church and the history of the Cathedral, and meeting the costs of maintaining the choral tradition. The Trust also assists in promoting the development of the Cathedral.

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Activities & Mission

Grants

Bristol Cathedral Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: organisations
Grants paid (2025): £19,200
Who it helps: children and young people and the general public
What it supports: education and training, religious activities and arts, culture, heritage, or science

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Local Authority

Bristol City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,129,659

Latest Expenditure

£70,790

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 2.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 98.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 26.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,057,984

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £71,602

Other Income £73

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £69,802

Raising Funds £988

Governance £17,982

Grants to Institutions £19,200

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	£3,129,659	£70,790	£69,802	£2,996,728	£2,055,592	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bristol Cathedral Trust

What does Bristol Cathedral Trust do?

How much income did Bristol Cathedral Trust report in 2025?

Bristol Cathedral Trust reported total income of £3.13m and reported expenditure of £71k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bristol Cathedral Trust registered as a charity?

Bristol Cathedral Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 March 2022 as charity number 1198315. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Bristol Cathedral Trust?

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

Where does Bristol Cathedral Trust operate?

Bristol Cathedral Trust operates in Bristol City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bristol Cathedral Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Bristol Cathedral Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1198315.