Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund
Also known as: Canterbury Cathedral Development Limited, Canterbury Cathedral Development Trust, The Canterbury Gift
The Trust supports the priorities of Canterbury Cathedral, and raises awareness of the site and its significance, its heritage value and its activities. The charity raises funds to: conserve the building and its collections; enhance access and interpretation; develop the site as a centre for learning; promote the choral music tradition; and create sustainable opportunities for craftsmen and women.
Activities & Mission
The Trust supports the priorities of Canterbury Cathedral, and raises awareness of the site and its significance, its heritage value and its activities. The charity raises funds to: conserve the building and its collections; enhance access and interpretation; develop the site as a centre for learning; promote the choral music tradition; and create sustainable opportunities for craftsmen and women.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 92% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 18% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £429,718 | £709,681 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £497,392 | £1,102,312 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £681,016 | £959,477 | £800,902 | £7,673,653 | £230,155 | 2 / 0 |
| 2022 | £866,140 | £879,230 | £727,585 | £8,349,762 | £270,000 | 3 / 2 |
| 2021 | £1,209,709 | £1,969,201 | £1,737,367 | £7,956,814 | £240,000 | 4 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund
What does Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund do?
The Trust supports the priorities of Canterbury Cathedral, and raises awareness of the site and its significance, its heritage value and its activities. The charity raises funds to: conserve the building and its collections; enhance access and interpretation; develop the site as a centre for learning; promote the choral music tradition; and create sustainable opportunities for craftsmen and women.
How much income did Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund report in 2025?
Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund reported total income of £430k and reported expenditure of £710k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund?
Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund has a program ratio of 117.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund registered as a charity?
Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 December 2005 as charity number 1112590. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund?
Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund operate?
Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund a registered charity?
Yes — Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1112590.
Details
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CANTERBURY
CT1 2EE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Canterbury Cathedral Development Limited
- Canterbury Cathedral Development Trust
- The Canterbury Gift
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated