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Exeter Cathedral

Also known as: The Cathedral Church of St Peter in Exeter

Exeter Cathedral Charity

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Activities & Mission

Exeter Cathedral Charity

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
£11,077,833
Latest Expenditure
£9,794,441

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 16% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 83.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 16% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 16.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 14% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £534,159
Charitable Activities £8,298,746
Other Trading £1,956,549
Investments £283,396
Other Income £4,983

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,169,930
Raising Funds £1,624,511
Governance £24,203
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
£11,077,833
£9,794,441£8,169,930£13,432,865£1,019,00084 / 402

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Exeter Cathedral

What does Exeter Cathedral do?

Exeter Cathedral Charity

How much income did Exeter Cathedral report in 2024?

Exeter Cathedral reported total income of £11.08m and reported expenditure of £9.79m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Exeter Cathedral?

Exeter Cathedral has a program ratio of 73.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Exeter Cathedral registered as a charity?

Exeter Cathedral was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 February 2024 as charity number 1206915. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs Exeter Cathedral?

Exeter Cathedral is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is The Very Reverend Jonathan Greener MA, Cantab. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Exeter Cathedral operate?

Exeter Cathedral operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Exeter Cathedral a registered charity?

Yes — Exeter Cathedral is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1206915.

Details

Address
1 The Cloisters
EXETER
EX1 1HS
Registration Date
7 February 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5218203
Charity Number
1206915

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Trustees

The Very Reverend Jonathan Greener MA, Cantab Chair
John Mark Yallop
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev JAMES MUSTARD
Also governs 1 other charity
The Reverend Canon Deborah Parsons BA Hons

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Cathedral Church of St Peter in Exeter

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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