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.

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Activities & Mission

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

£429,718

Latest Expenditure

£709,681

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 117.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 83.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 17.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £325,246

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £355,770

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £800,902

Raising Funds £158,575

Governance £10,560

Grants to Institutions £790,342

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	£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?

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.

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.