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Leicester Cathedral Charitable Trust

Supporting the work of the Leicester Cathedral:i) the provision of a fitting place of interment for the human remains of King Richard III of England and associated religious facilities and activities and the repair, maintenance and renewal of all such provisions and facilities; and ii) the preservation, maintenance and development of the Cathedral Church of St Martin in Leicester generally.

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Activities & Mission

Supporting the work of the Leicester Cathedral:i) the provision of a fitting place of interment for the human remains of King Richard III of England and associated religious facilities and activities and the repair, maintenance and renewal of all such provisions and facilities; and ii) the preservation, maintenance and development of the Cathedral Church of St Martin in Leicester generally.

Grants

Leicester Cathedral Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2023)
£2,216,926
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
education and training, religious activities, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£102,702
Latest Expenditure
£119,964

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 314.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £622,693
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £82,979
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,216,926
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £2,216,926
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
£102,702
£119,9640 / 1
2024
£120,386
£1,599,7600 / 0
2023
£705,672
£2,216,926£2,216,926£1,537,237£2,2580 / 0
2022
£789,140
£1,899,842£1,899,842£3,048,491£7,1300 / 0
2021
£1,539,131
£1,004,173£994,771£4,159,193£16,0580 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Leicester Cathedral Charitable Trust

What does Leicester Cathedral Charitable Trust do?

Supporting the work of the Leicester Cathedral:i) the provision of a fitting place of interment for the human remains of King Richard III of England and associated religious facilities and activities and the repair, maintenance and renewal of all such provisions and facilities; and ii) the preservation, maintenance and development of the Cathedral Church of St Martin in Leicester generally.

How much income did Leicester Cathedral Charitable Trust report in 2025?

Leicester Cathedral Charitable Trust reported total income of £103k and reported expenditure of £120k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Leicester Cathedral Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

Leicester Cathedral Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 July 2013 as charity number 1152990. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Leicester Cathedral Charitable Trust?

Leicester Cathedral Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Leicester Cathedral Charitable Trust operate?

Leicester Cathedral Charitable Trust operates in Leicester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Leicester Cathedral Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Leicester Cathedral Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1152990.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
22 July 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5037259
Charity Number
1152990

Trustees

Rev Karen Rooms
Also governs 1 other charity
Sara Burgess

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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