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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.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,524,478
Latest Expenditure
£1,668,281

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 44% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 78.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 19% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 24.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 14% 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 £1,147,103
Charitable Activities £217,440
Other Trading £73,067
Investments £83,302
Other Income £3,566

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,313,376
Raising Funds £354,905
Governance £53,635
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
£1,524,478
£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 2024?

Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Truro, Cornwall reported total income of £1.52m and reported expenditure of £1.67m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Truro, Cornwall?

Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Truro, Cornwall has a program ratio of 86.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% 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 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. The chair of trustees is Canon Reverend Simon Joseph Robinson. 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

Address
TRURO CATHEDRAL OFFICE
Old Cathedral School
cathedral Close
TRURO
TR1 2FQ
Registration Date
12 April 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5219260
Charity Number
1207821

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Trustees

Canon Reverend Simon Joseph Robinson Chair
Canon Daphne Skinnard
Canon Robert John Perry
Deborah Anne Rowland
HELEN DAVIES
Jeffrey Aneurin James
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

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Truro Cathedral

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