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Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin Blackburn

Also known as: Blackburn Cathedral

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Activities & Mission

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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
£1,696,122
Latest Expenditure
£1,434,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 55.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 18% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 65.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 13% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 36.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 8% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £949,000
Charitable Activities £65,000
Other Trading £521,000
Investments £148,000
Other Income £11,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £941,000
Raising Funds £493,000
Governance £24,000
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,696,122
£1,434,000£941,000£5,011,555£1,070,31521 / 110

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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

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

Religious Organisation

How much income did Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin Blackburn report in 2024?

Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin Blackburn reported total income of £1.70m and reported expenditure of £1.43m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin Blackburn?

Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin Blackburn has a program ratio of 55.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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

Address
Blackburn Cathedral
Cathedral Close
BLACKBURN
BB1 5AA
Registration Date
12 April 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5224094
Charity Number
1207822

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Trustees

Canon James Lawrence
Also governs 1 other charity
David Gascoigne
Janet Thomas OBE
Also governs 1 other charity
THE REVD CANON JENNY GAFFIN
The Reverend Canon Andrew Horsfall

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Blackburn Cathedral

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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