Carlisle Diocesan Board Of Finance
Also known as: Carlisle Dbf, Carlisle Diocese, Diocese of Carlisle
Resourcing the Church of England's mission and ministry primarily in the parishes of the Diocese of Carlisle and contributing towards the work of the Church nationally.
Activities & Mission
Resourcing the Church of England's mission and ministry primarily in the parishes of the Diocese of Carlisle and contributing towards the work of the Church nationally.
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 46% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?
Higher than 53% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 49% 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
Expenditure Categories
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 | £11,182,930 | £10,722,670 | £10,495,019 | £87,144,689 | £1,643,518 | 74 / 225 |
| 2023 | £10,246,506 | £9,928,042 | £9,742,238 | £85,329,942 | £901,826 | 100 / 224 |
| 2022 | £9,723,676 | £9,576,315 | £9,368,629 | £83,456,148 | £2,612,465 | 81 / 232 |
| 2021 | £9,166,900 | £8,760,394 | £8,583,276 | £86,105,243 | £756,820 | 70 / 228 |
| 2020 | £8,750,645 | £8,079,893 | £7,933,405 | £81,200,372 | £931,494 | 73 / 225 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Carlisle Diocesan Board Of Finance
What does Carlisle Diocesan Board Of Finance do?
Resourcing the Church of England's mission and ministry primarily in the parishes of the Diocese of Carlisle and contributing towards the work of the Church nationally.
How much income did Carlisle Diocesan Board Of Finance report in 2024?
Carlisle Diocesan Board Of Finance reported total income of £11.18m and reported expenditure of £10.72m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Carlisle Diocesan Board Of Finance?
Carlisle Diocesan Board Of Finance has a program ratio of 93.8%, 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 Carlisle Diocesan Board Of Finance registered as a charity?
Carlisle Diocesan Board Of Finance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 May 1967 as charity number 251977. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs Carlisle Diocesan Board Of Finance?
Carlisle Diocesan Board Of Finance is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Carlisle Diocesan Board Of Finance operate?
Carlisle Diocesan Board Of Finance operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Carlisle Diocesan Board Of Finance a registered charity?
Yes — Carlisle Diocesan Board Of Finance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 251977.
Details
Church House
19-24 Friargate
Penrith
CA11 7XR
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Carlisle Dbf
- Carlisle Diocese
- Diocese of Carlisle
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated