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Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Truro, Cornwall

Also known as: Truro Cathedral

Truro Cathedral is first and foremost a church, the seat of the Bishop of Truro and a focus for the mission, life and work of the Church of England in Cornwall. Daily life includes worship, prayer, learning and music. We take care of the historic cathedral building, and try to influence the world for the better, welcoming everyone and walking alongside the diverse communities of the southwest.

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Activities & Mission

Truro Cathedral is first and foremost a church, the seat of the Bishop of Truro and a focus for the mission, life and work of the Church of England in Cornwall. Daily life includes worship, prayer, learning and music. We take care of the historic cathedral building, and try to influence the world for the better, welcoming everyone and walking alongside the diverse communities of the southwest.

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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
£2,565,800
Latest Expenditure
£1,854,923

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 64.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 89.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 12.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,921,658
Charitable Activities £231,184
Other Trading £204,851
Investments £74,524
Other Income £133,585

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,663,319
Raising Funds £191,604
Governance £47,565
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
£2,565,800
£1,854,923£1,663,319£3,090,528£787,47928 / 175
2024
£1,524,478
£1,668,281£1,313,376£2,379,283£425,27126 / 175

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Truro, Cornwall

What does Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Truro, Cornwall do?

Truro Cathedral is first and foremost a church, the seat of the Bishop of Truro and a focus for the mission, life and work of the Church of England in Cornwall. Daily life includes worship, prayer, learning and music. We take care of the historic cathedral building, and try to influence the world for the better, welcoming everyone and walking alongside the diverse communities of the southwest.

How much income did Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Truro, Cornwall report in 2025?

Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Truro, Cornwall reported total income of £2.57m and reported expenditure of £1.85m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Truro, Cornwall registered as a charity?

Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Truro, Cornwall was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 April 2024 as charity number 1207821. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Truro, Cornwall?

Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Truro, Cornwall is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Truro, Cornwall operate?

Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Truro, Cornwall operates in Cornwall, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Truro, Cornwall a registered charity?

Yes — Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Truro, Cornwall is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1207821.

Details

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

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5219260
Charity Number
1207821

Trustees

Canon Daphne Skinnard
Canon Robert John Perry
Deborah Anne Rowland
HELEN DAVIES
Jeffrey Aneurin James
Rev Alison Hogger Gadsby
Reverend Canon Alan George Bashforth
Reverend Canon Susan Marilyn Wallace
Sarah Louise McLachlan
Timothy John Pethybridge
Also governs 1 other charity
Trelawny Michael Williams
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Truro Cathedral

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