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Cathedral And Abbey Church Of St Alban

Also known as: St Albans Cathedral

St Albans Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Diocese of St Albans and the parish church for the ecclesiastical parish of St Albans Abbey. Its objects are to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, in particular by furthering the mission of the Church of England, and to care for and conserve the fabric and structure of the cathedral.

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Activities & Mission

St Albans Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Diocese of St Albans and the parish church for the ecclesiastical parish of St Albans Abbey. Its objects are to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, in particular by furthering the mission of the Church of England, and to care for and conserve the fabric and structure of the cathedral.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,446,000
Latest Expenditure
£3,596,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 9.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 9.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,262,000
Charitable Activities £265,000
Other Trading £1,109,000
Investments £498,000
Other Income £312,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £334,000
Raising Funds £53,000
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £3,209,000

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,446,000
£3,596,000£334,000£26,070,000£2,341,00052 / 500
2024
£2,943,000
£3,379,000£2,502,000£25,533,000£2,410,00055 / 500

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Frequently asked questions about Cathedral And Abbey Church Of St Alban

What does Cathedral And Abbey Church Of St Alban do?

St Albans Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Diocese of St Albans and the parish church for the ecclesiastical parish of St Albans Abbey. Its objects are to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, in particular by furthering the mission of the Church of England, and to care for and conserve the fabric and structure of the cathedral.

How much income did Cathedral And Abbey Church Of St Alban report in 2025?

Cathedral And Abbey Church Of St Alban reported total income of £3.45m and reported expenditure of £3.60m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cathedral And Abbey Church Of St Alban registered as a charity?

Cathedral And Abbey Church Of St Alban was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 March 2024 as charity number 1207312. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs Cathedral And Abbey Church Of St Alban?

Cathedral And Abbey Church Of St Alban is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Very Revd JOANNE KELLY-MOORE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cathedral And Abbey Church Of St Alban operate?

Cathedral And Abbey Church Of St Alban operates across 4 areas: Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Luton.

Is Cathedral And Abbey Church Of St Alban a registered charity?

Yes — Cathedral And Abbey Church Of St Alban is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1207312.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
5 March 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5218766
Charity Number
1207312

Trustees

Very Revd JOANNE KELLY-MOORE Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Anthea Jane Cecil
Delbert Harold Sandiford
Also governs 1 other charity
HELEN ELIZABETH GRAY
Jennifer Cooper
JUDITH EVELYN RELF
Margaret Catherine Chapman
Revd Canon TIMOTHY MARTIN BULL
Revd Canon TIMOTHY MICHAEL LOMAX
Also governs 1 other charity
Revd Canon WILLIAM JOHN MORRIS GIBBS

Also Known As

  • St Albans Cathedral

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