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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,397,307
Latest Expenditure
£504,377

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 16.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 4% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 36.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 2% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 34.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,038,529
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £82,390
Other Income £13,197

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £183,958
Raising Funds £162,339
Governance £11,758
Grants to Institutions £112,543
Other Expenditure £158,080

Financial Trend

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,397,307
£504,377£183,958£3,983,783£230,0005 / 420
2024
£1,563,501
£1,869,818£1,680,020£3,191,580£200,0004 / 15
2023
£3,571,322
£1,819,588£1,479,376£3,263,984£200,0004 / 5
2022
£412,445
£381,7130 / 10
2021
£1,145,933
£646,241£511,068£1,449,413£864,3464 / 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

Address
The Royal Chantry
Cathedral Cloisters
Canon Lane
Chichester
PO19 1PX
Registration Date
16 April 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5045130
Charity Number
1156729

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Trustees

IAN BUCKLEY Chair
Charles Roderick Worsley
Jeannie Whitman Esdaile
John Bruell
Also governs 1 other charity
Rebecca Mayhew
Rev Earl Collins
Rev Edward Dowler
Roger Walkinton
Thalia Brotherton-Ratcliffe

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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