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Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin Blackburn

Also known as: Blackburn 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
£2,009,519
Latest Expenditure
£1,734,884

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 59.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 68.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 33.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,215,957
Charitable Activities £61,803
Other Trading £557,481
Investments £170,690
Other Income £3,588

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,188,143
Raising Funds £546,741
Governance £25,875
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,009,519
£1,734,884£1,188,143£5,369,824£1,330,48744 / 130
2024
£1,696,122
£1,434,000£941,000£5,011,555£1,070,31521 / 110

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Frequently asked questions about Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin Blackburn

What does Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin Blackburn do?

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How much income did Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin Blackburn report in 2025?

Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin Blackburn reported total income of £2.01m and reported expenditure of £1.73m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin Blackburn registered as a charity?

Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin Blackburn was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 April 2024 as charity number 1207822. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin Blackburn?

Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin Blackburn 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 Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin Blackburn operate?

Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin Blackburn operates across 2 areas: Blackburn With Darwen and Lancashire.

Is Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin Blackburn a registered charity?

Yes — Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin Blackburn is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1207822.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
12 April 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5224094
Charity Number
1207822

Trustees

Canon Dr Jenny Gaffin
Also governs 1 other charity
Canon James Lawrence
Also governs 1 other charity
David Gascoigne
Janet Thomas OBE
Also governs 1 other charity
KEITH ROBERTS
Also governs 2 other charities
MARION MCCLINTOCK MBE BA
Also governs 2 other charities
Rev PETER HOWELL-JONES
Also governs 5 other charities
The Reverend Canon Andrew Horsfall

Also Known As

  • Blackburn Cathedral

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