Chester Diocesan Board Of Education
Also known as: Chester Diocesan Education Association
Support Church of England Schools in the Diocese of Chester
Activities & Mission
Support Church of England Schools in the Diocese of Chester
Grants
Chester Diocesan Board Of Education makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £2,629,699
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training and religious activities
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 84% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 731). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 88% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,404,940 | £2,629,699 | £2,629,699 | £13,408,248 | £1,928,510 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,448,542 | £2,728,843 | £2,728,843 | £14,061,908 | £1,951,577 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,574,434 | £1,862,711 | £1,862,711 | £14,040,375 | £12,861,737 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,455,383 | £2,376,325 | £2,376,325 | £12,415,458 | £1,609,545 | 8 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,293,706 | £2,290,742 | £2,290,742 | £14,034,617 | £12,537,751 | 7 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Chester Diocesan Board Of Education
What does Chester Diocesan Board Of Education do?
Support Church of England Schools in the Diocese of Chester
How much income did Chester Diocesan Board Of Education report in 2025?
Chester Diocesan Board Of Education reported total income of £2.40m and reported expenditure of £2.63m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Chester Diocesan Board Of Education?
Chester Diocesan Board Of Education has a program ratio of 109.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 731 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Chester Diocesan Board Of Education registered as a charity?
Chester Diocesan Board Of Education was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 March 1967 as charity number 525790. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs Chester Diocesan Board Of Education?
Chester Diocesan Board Of Education is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Chester Diocesan Board Of Education operate?
Chester Diocesan Board Of Education operates across 10 areas, including Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Derbyshire and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Chester Diocesan Board Of Education a registered charity?
Yes — Chester Diocesan Board Of Education is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 525790.
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Trustees
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Also Known As
- Chester Diocesan Education Association
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated