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Cathedral Church Of St Thomas Of Canterbury Portsmouth

Also known as: Portsmouth Cathedral

The objects are (a) 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; (b) to care for and conserve the fabric and structure of the Cathedral Church building; (c) to advance any other charitable purposes which are ancillary to the furtherance of the above purposes

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Activities & Mission

The objects are (a) 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; (b) to care for and conserve the fabric and structure of the Cathedral Church building; (c) to advance any other charitable purposes which are ancillary to the furtherance of the above purposes

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
£1,673,612
Latest Expenditure
£1,424,929

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 62.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 23% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 73.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 16% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 27.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 13% 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 £1,352,213
Charitable Activities £57,190
Other Trading £223,239
Investments £40,660
Other Income £310

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,047,962
Raising Funds £376,967
Governance £8,347
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
£1,673,612
£1,424,929£1,047,962£6,409,328£497,44525 / 110

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cathedral Church Of St Thomas Of Canterbury Portsmouth

What does Cathedral Church Of St Thomas Of Canterbury Portsmouth do?

The objects are (a) 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; (b) to care for and conserve the fabric and structure of the Cathedral Church building; (c) to advance any other charitable purposes which are ancillary to the furtherance of the above purposes

How much income did Cathedral Church Of St Thomas Of Canterbury Portsmouth report in 2024?

Cathedral Church Of St Thomas Of Canterbury Portsmouth reported total income of £1.67m and reported expenditure of £1.42m 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 Thomas Of Canterbury Portsmouth?

Cathedral Church Of St Thomas Of Canterbury Portsmouth has a program ratio of 62.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% 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 Thomas Of Canterbury Portsmouth registered as a charity?

Cathedral Church Of St Thomas Of Canterbury Portsmouth was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 March 2024 as charity number 1207410. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs Cathedral Church Of St Thomas Of Canterbury Portsmouth?

Cathedral Church Of St Thomas Of Canterbury Portsmouth is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is The Very Reverend Dr Anthony William Nicholas Strephon Cane. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cathedral Church Of St Thomas Of Canterbury Portsmouth operate?

Cathedral Church Of St Thomas Of Canterbury Portsmouth operates across 3 areas: Hampshire, Isle Of Wight and Portsmouth City.

Is Cathedral Church Of St Thomas Of Canterbury Portsmouth a registered charity?

Yes — Cathedral Church Of St Thomas Of Canterbury Portsmouth is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1207410.

Details

Address
CATHEDRAL OFFICES
63-68 ST THOMAS'S STREET
PO1 2HA
Registration Date
12 March 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5213417
Charity Number
1207410

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Trustees

The Very Reverend Dr Anthony William Nicholas Strephon Cane Chair
Canon Dr Joanna Mary Magdalen Spreadbury
Also governs 1 other charity
David William King
Marcelle Elizabeth de Sousa MBE
MARK SIMON EMERTON
Also governs 1 other charity
Pippa Tangye Eleanor Bostock
Professor Bryn Cleaver Hughes
RONALD BARTON RABBETTS
Santosh Philip Mathew
THE REVD CANON HARRIET ANNA NEALE-STEVENS
The Revd Canon Nicholas Robert Ralph

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Portsmouth Cathedral

Data & trust

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