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Guildford Diocesan Board Of Finance

Also known as: Diocese of Guildford

Our principal activity is to promote and assist the Church of England in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ primarily in the Diocese of Guildford. We oversee the funding of the ministry within the Diocese, including the provision of housing and pensions; financing of a variety of support service activities; and the support of parishes and other related bodies.

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Activities & Mission

Our principal activity is to promote and assist the Church of England in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ primarily in the Diocese of Guildford. We oversee the funding of the ministry within the Diocese, including the provision of housing and pensions; financing of a variety of support service activities; and the support of parishes and other related bodies.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£17,343,000
Latest Expenditure
£17,601,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 57% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 88). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 42% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 40% 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 £13,549,000
Charitable Activities £1,982,000
Other Trading £793,000
Investments £936,000
Other Income £83,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £17,069,000
Raising Funds £532,000
Governance £188,000
Grants to Institutions £374,000
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
£17,343,000
£17,601,000£17,069,000£215,205,000£1,370,00064 / 88
2024
£15,730,909
£16,287,000£15,726,000£212,102,000£2,200,00058 / 87
2023
£14,524,000
£15,528,000£14,889,000£213,367,000£2,000,00059 / 15
2022
£16,149,000
£14,871,000£14,277,000£227,364,000£2,100,00057 / 25
2021
£15,010,000
£14,320,000£13,677,000£215,079,000£2,000,00060 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Guildford Diocesan Board Of Finance

What does Guildford Diocesan Board Of Finance do?

Our principal activity is to promote and assist the Church of England in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ primarily in the Diocese of Guildford. We oversee the funding of the ministry within the Diocese, including the provision of housing and pensions; financing of a variety of support service activities; and the support of parishes and other related bodies.

How much income did Guildford Diocesan Board Of Finance report in 2025?

Guildford Diocesan Board Of Finance reported total income of £17.34m and reported expenditure of £17.60m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Guildford Diocesan Board Of Finance?

Guildford Diocesan Board Of Finance has a program ratio of 98.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 88 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Guildford Diocesan Board Of Finance registered as a charity?

Guildford Diocesan Board Of Finance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 September 1967 as charity number 248245. It has been registered for 59 years.

Who runs Guildford Diocesan Board Of Finance?

Guildford Diocesan Board Of Finance is governed by a board of 20 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen Peter Roberts. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Guildford Diocesan Board Of Finance operate?

Guildford Diocesan Board Of Finance operates across 3 areas: Hampshire, Kingston Upon Thames and Surrey.

Is Guildford Diocesan Board Of Finance a registered charity?

Yes — Guildford Diocesan Board Of Finance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 248245.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
29 September 1967
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
248245
Charity Number
248245

Trustees

Stephen Peter Roberts Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Anna Margaret Shaw
Elizabeth Angela Klintworth
Graeme Roderick Holmes Hampshire
Also governs 1 other charity
Graham Everness
Howard Gordon Mason
Karen Booker
Rev Alwyn Antonio Basilio Pereira
Rev Benjamin Harold Beecroft
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Hannah Terese Moore
Rev Kirsten Louise Rosslyn-Smith
Rev Martin Christopher Breadmore
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Robert Gerard Cooper
Revd Dr Simon David Newman Vibert
Also governs 1 other charity
The Right Reverend RICHARD PAUL DAVIES
Also governs 1 other charity
The Venerable Catharine Mary Mabuza
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Diocese of Guildford

Data & trust

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