Gloucester Cathedral
Also known as: Chapter of Gloucester Cathedral, Dean & Chapter of Gloucester Cathedral, The Cathedral Church of St. Peter and the Holy and Indivisible Trinity, Gloucester
The Objects:(a) to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, inparticular by furthering the mission of the Church of England;(b) to care for and conserve the fabric and structure of the Cathedral Church Building;(c) to advance any other charitable purposes which are ancillary to the furtherance of the purpose referredto above.
Activities & Mission
The Objects:(a) to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, inparticular by furthering the mission of the Church of England;(b) to care for and conserve the fabric and structure of the Cathedral Church Building;(c) to advance any other charitable purposes which are ancillary to the furtherance of the purpose referredto above.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 15% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?
Higher than 8% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 5% of UK Religion 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £4,790,000 | £4,346,000 | £2,425,000 | £22,401,000 | £122,000 | 84 / 300 |
| 2023 | £4,400,000 | £3,933,000 | £1,965,000 | £21,356,000 | £49,000 | 83 / 370 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Gloucester Cathedral
What does Gloucester Cathedral do?
The Objects:(a) to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, inparticular by furthering the mission of the Church of England;(b) to care for and conserve the fabric and structure of the Cathedral Church Building;(c) to advance any other charitable purposes which are ancillary to the furtherance of the purpose referredto above.
How much income did Gloucester Cathedral report in 2024?
Gloucester Cathedral reported total income of £4.79m and reported expenditure of £4.35m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Gloucester Cathedral?
Gloucester Cathedral has a program ratio of 50.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Gloucester Cathedral registered as a charity?
Gloucester Cathedral was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 December 2022 as charity number 1201309. It has been registered for 4 years.
Who runs Gloucester Cathedral?
Gloucester Cathedral is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Very Revd Andrew Zihni. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Gloucester Cathedral operate?
Gloucester Cathedral operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Gloucester Cathedral a registered charity?
Yes — Gloucester Cathedral is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1201309.
Details
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Chapter of Gloucester Cathedral
- Dean & Chapter of Gloucester Cathedral
- The Cathedral Church of St. Peter and the Holy and Indivisible Trinity, Gloucester
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated