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Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin, St Peter And St Cedd, Chelmsford

Also known as: Chelmsford Cathedral

The charity advances the Christian religion in accordance with the practice of the Church of England, cares for and conserves the fabric and structure of the Cathedral, and advances other charitable purposes which are ancillary to its other purposes.

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Activities & Mission

The charity advances the Christian religion in accordance with the practice of the Church of England, cares for and conserves the fabric and structure of the Cathedral, and advances other charitable purposes which are ancillary to its other purposes.

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,174,354
Latest Expenditure
£1,605,909

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 54.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 74.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 28.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,584,958
Charitable Activities £9,971
Other Trading £457,376
Investments £102,401
Other Income £19,648

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,191,424
Raising Funds £396,256
Governance £59,856
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £18,229

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
£2,174,354
£1,605,909£1,191,424£6,488,126£1,040,00031 / 178
2024
£1,310,347
£1,327,367£1,045,946£6,001,288£462,48128 / 150

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Frequently asked questions about Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin, St Peter And St Cedd, Chelmsford

What does Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin, St Peter And St Cedd, Chelmsford do?

The charity advances the Christian religion in accordance with the practice of the Church of England, cares for and conserves the fabric and structure of the Cathedral, and advances other charitable purposes which are ancillary to its other purposes.

How much income did Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin, St Peter And St Cedd, Chelmsford report in 2025?

Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin, St Peter And St Cedd, Chelmsford reported total income of £2.17m and reported expenditure of £1.61m 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, St Peter And St Cedd, Chelmsford registered as a charity?

Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin, St Peter And St Cedd, Chelmsford was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 March 2024 as charity number 1207270. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin, St Peter And St Cedd, Chelmsford?

Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin, St Peter And St Cedd, Chelmsford is governed by a board of 11 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, St Peter And St Cedd, Chelmsford operate?

Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin, St Peter And St Cedd, Chelmsford operates across 6 areas, including Barking And Dagenham, Essex, Havering and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin, St Peter And St Cedd, Chelmsford a registered charity?

Yes — Cathedral Church Of St Mary The Virgin, St Peter And St Cedd, Chelmsford is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1207270.

Details

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

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5220128
Charity Number
1207270

Trustees

Adedamola Aboaba
Also governs 1 other charity
Andrew Noel Copp
Averil Branwen Watan
Also governs 2 other charities
Canon Jose Augusto dos Santos Fernandes
DAWN GRACE WEDDELL
LORNA QUINN
Professor Valerie Anderson
Rev Sebastian David Tudor Harries
ROBERT JOHN EVELEIGH
Venerable Jonathan Edward Croucher
Very Revd Jessica Heloise Martin
Also governs 2 other charities

Also Known As

  • Chelmsford Cathedral

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