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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.

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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.

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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
£3,988,000
Latest Expenditure
£5,259,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 77.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 58.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 42.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,628,000
Charitable Activities £1,305,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,055,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,077,000
Raising Funds £2,147,000
Governance £74,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £35,000

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
£3,988,000
£5,259,000£3,077,000£20,995,000£087 / 350
2024
£4,790,000
£4,346,000£2,425,000£22,401,000£122,00084 / 300
2023
£4,400,000
£3,933,000£1,965,000£21,356,000£49,00083 / 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 2025?

Gloucester Cathedral reported total income of £3.99m and reported expenditure of £5.26m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 9 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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
12 December 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5177274
Charity Number
1201309

Trustees

Very Revd Andrew Zihni Chair
Alexandra Hardy
Also governs 1 other charity
Canon Margaret Eleanor Sheather
Also governs 3 other charities
Dr Sandra Millar
Also governs 2 other charities
Jane Macdowall-Scott
Marion David
Rev Canon Craig John Huxley-Jones
Also governs 1 other charity
Stuart Lee Hutton
Also governs 1 other charity
William Donaldson

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

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