Gloucester Diocesan Board Of Education

To advance or assist in the advancement of education consistent with the faith and practice of the Church of England for the public benefit in the Diocese of Gloucester, in particular by carrying out the functions of the Diocesan Board of Education for the Diocese under the provisions of the DBE Measure (2021).

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Activities & Mission

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

Gloucestershire South Gloucestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£522,993

Latest Expenditure

£737,724

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 141.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 96% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 33% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £178,752

Charitable Activities £90,171

Other Trading £0

Investments £243,970

Other Income £10,100

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £737,724

Raising Funds £0

Governance £31,131

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.

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£522,993	£737,724	£737,724	£7,041,666	£0	8 / 11
2023	£611,460	£630,739	£630,739	-£19,279	£0	9 / 11
2022	£178,514	£178,514				0 / 12

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Frequently asked questions about Gloucester Diocesan Board Of Education

What does Gloucester Diocesan Board Of Education do?

How much income did Gloucester Diocesan Board Of Education report in 2024?

Gloucester Diocesan Board Of Education reported total income of £523k and reported expenditure of £738k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Gloucester Diocesan Board Of Education?

Gloucester Diocesan Board Of Education has a program ratio of 141.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Gloucester Diocesan Board Of Education registered as a charity?

Gloucester Diocesan Board Of Education was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 May 2022 as charity number 1199117. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Gloucester Diocesan Board Of Education?

Gloucester Diocesan Board Of Education is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is The Venerable Katrina Ruth Goldie Scott. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Gloucester Diocesan Board Of Education operate?

Gloucester Diocesan Board Of Education operates across 2 areas: Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire.

Is Gloucester Diocesan Board Of Education a registered charity?

Yes — Gloucester Diocesan Board Of Education is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1199117.