Chichester Cathedral Restoration And Development Trust CIO
Raises funds to support Chichester Cathedral for:The restoration, development and maintenance of the Cathedral. The promotion and improvement of the musical and educational facilities. The restoration, development and maintenance of other buildings in the Cathedral Close. Such other charitable objects and charitable activities as are normally undertaken by the Dean and Chapter.
Activities & Mission
Raises funds to support Chichester Cathedral for:The restoration, development and maintenance of the Cathedral. The promotion and improvement of the musical and educational facilities. The restoration, development and maintenance of other buildings in the Cathedral Close. Such other charitable objects and charitable activities as are normally undertaken by the Dean and Chapter.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 4% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 2% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2026 — Chichester Cathedral Restoration and Development Trust (organisation 280328)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,397,307 | £504,377 | £183,958 | £3,983,783 | £230,000 | 5 / 420 |
| 2024 | £1,563,501 | £1,869,818 | £1,680,020 | £3,191,580 | £200,000 | 4 / 15 |
| 2023 | £3,571,322 | £1,819,588 | £1,479,376 | £3,263,984 | £200,000 | 4 / 5 |
| 2022 | £412,445 | £381,713 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £1,145,933 | £646,241 | £511,068 | £1,449,413 | £864,346 | 4 / 15 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Chichester Cathedral Restoration And Development Trust CIO
What does Chichester Cathedral Restoration And Development Trust CIO do?
Raises funds to support Chichester Cathedral for:The restoration, development and maintenance of the Cathedral. The promotion and improvement of the musical and educational facilities. The restoration, development and maintenance of other buildings in the Cathedral Close. Such other charitable objects and charitable activities as are normally undertaken by the Dean and Chapter.
How much income did Chichester Cathedral Restoration And Development Trust CIO report in 2025?
Chichester Cathedral Restoration And Development Trust CIO reported total income of £1.40m and reported expenditure of £504k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Chichester Cathedral Restoration And Development Trust CIO?
Chichester Cathedral Restoration And Development Trust CIO has a program ratio of 16.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Chichester Cathedral Restoration And Development Trust CIO registered as a charity?
Chichester Cathedral Restoration And Development Trust CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 April 2014 as charity number 1156729. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Chichester Cathedral Restoration And Development Trust CIO?
Chichester Cathedral Restoration And Development Trust CIO is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is IAN BUCKLEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Chichester Cathedral Restoration And Development Trust CIO operate?
Chichester Cathedral Restoration And Development Trust CIO operates across 3 areas: Brighton And Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex.
Is Chichester Cathedral Restoration And Development Trust CIO a registered charity?
Yes — Chichester Cathedral Restoration And Development Trust CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156729.
Details
Cathedral Cloisters
Canon Lane
Chichester
PO19 1PX
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- 14 May 2026
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