Canterbury Cathedral

Also known as: The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Christ, Canterbury

Religious Activities

Activities & Mission

Religious Activities

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

Kent

Financial Information

Latest Income

£13,905,000

Latest Expenditure

£12,567,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 67.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 13% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 74.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 25.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 8% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,527,000

Charitable Activities £2,844,000

Other Trading £6,019,000

Investments £3,118,000

Other Income £397,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £9,374,000

Raising Funds £3,193,000

Governance £42,000

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£13,905,000	£12,567,000	£9,374,000	£70,883,000	£4,298,000	246 / 515

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Frequently asked questions about Canterbury Cathedral

What does Canterbury Cathedral do?

Religious Activities

How much income did Canterbury Cathedral report in 2025?

Canterbury Cathedral reported total income of £13.90m and reported expenditure of £12.57m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Canterbury Cathedral?

Canterbury Cathedral has a program ratio of 67.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Canterbury Cathedral registered as a charity?

Canterbury Cathedral was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 February 2024 as charity number 1206913. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs Canterbury Cathedral?

Canterbury Cathedral is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr David Monteith Very Rev. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Canterbury Cathedral operate?

Canterbury Cathedral operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Canterbury Cathedral a registered charity?

Yes — Canterbury Cathedral is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1206913.