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Exeter Cathedral

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

Exeter Cathedral Charity

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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
£6,936,954
Latest Expenditure
£8,676,127

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 72.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 27.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £647,665
Charitable Activities £3,462,435
Other Trading £2,546,274
Investments £271,967
Other Income £8,613

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,300,007
Raising Funds £2,376,120
Governance £20,751
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£6,936,954
£8,676,127£6,300,007£11,658,278£888,00094 / 422
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 2025?

Exeter Cathedral reported total income of £6.94m and reported expenditure of £8.68m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 12 trustees. 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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
7 February 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5218203
Charity Number
1206915

Also Known As

  • The Cathedral Church of St Peter in Exeter

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Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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