Canterbury Diocesan Board Of Finance

The Board of Finance is the registered company of the Diocese of Canterbury to manage its financial affairs and hold its assets.The Diocese of Canterbury consists of the parishes of East Kent whose object is the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England.

Email Charity

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

£12,537,000

Latest Expenditure

£11,888,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 46% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 63% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 48% 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 £8,988,000

Charitable Activities £1,881,000

Other Trading £240,000

Investments £436,000

Other Income £992,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £11,745,000

Raising Funds £143,000

Governance £199,000

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£12,537,000	£11,888,000	£11,745,000	£103,148,000	£3,400,000	53 / 50
2023	£11,218,000	£11,836,000	£11,631,000	£100,320,000	£2,590,000	170 / 50
2022	£13,182,000	£11,594,000	£11,381,000	£102,020,000	£2,998,000	187 / 50
2021	£11,751,000	£11,503,000	£11,182,000	£99,477,000	£3,316,000	193 / 50
2020	£12,517,000	£11,274,000	£10,944,000	£91,990,000	£15,371,000	202 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Canterbury Diocesan Board Of Finance

What does Canterbury Diocesan Board Of Finance do?

How much income did Canterbury Diocesan Board Of Finance report in 2024?

Canterbury Diocesan Board Of Finance reported total income of £12.54m and reported expenditure of £11.89m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Canterbury Diocesan Board Of Finance?

Canterbury Diocesan Board Of Finance has a program ratio of 93.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 46% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Canterbury Diocesan Board Of Finance registered as a charity?

Canterbury Diocesan Board Of Finance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 November 1966 as charity number 249972. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs Canterbury Diocesan Board Of Finance?

Canterbury Diocesan Board Of Finance is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Canterbury Diocesan Board Of Finance operate?

Canterbury Diocesan Board Of Finance operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Canterbury Diocesan Board Of Finance a registered charity?

Yes — Canterbury Diocesan Board Of Finance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 249972.