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Lichfield Cathedral School

To advance education by the provision and conduct of a school for boys and girls which shall have a religious character in accordance with the tenets of the Church of England .To further religious, educational and other charitable work in accordance with the principles of the Church of England in the diocese of Lichfield and the wider community.

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Activities & Mission

To advance education by the provision and conduct of a school for boys and girls which shall have a religious character in accordance with the tenets of the Church of England .To further religious, educational and other charitable work in accordance with the principles of the Church of England in the diocese of Lichfield and the wider community.

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
£7,936,678
Latest Expenditure
£8,334,306

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £10,471
Charitable Activities £7,844,247
Other Trading £0
Investments £81,960
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,334,306
Raising Funds £0
Governance £84,505
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£7,936,678
£8,334,306£8,334,306£2,043,954£1,937,582151 / 0
2024
£8,210,849
£7,836,440£7,836,440£2,441,582£2,320,882146 / 0
2023
£7,196,231
£7,086,692£7,086,692£2,067,173£1,915,861143 / 0
2022
£6,336,213
£6,026,784£6,026,784£1,957,634£1,859,478133 / 5
2021
£5,741,192
£5,424,190£5,424,190£1,648,205£1,619,803123 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lichfield Cathedral School

What does Lichfield Cathedral School do?

To advance education by the provision and conduct of a school for boys and girls which shall have a religious character in accordance with the tenets of the Church of England .To further religious, educational and other charitable work in accordance with the principles of the Church of England in the diocese of Lichfield and the wider community.

How much income did Lichfield Cathedral School report in 2025?

Lichfield Cathedral School reported total income of £7.94m and reported expenditure of £8.33m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Lichfield Cathedral School registered as a charity?

Lichfield Cathedral School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 August 2010 as charity number 1137481. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Lichfield Cathedral School?

Lichfield Cathedral School is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nina Dawes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lichfield Cathedral School operate?

Lichfield Cathedral School operates in Staffordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Lichfield Cathedral School a registered charity?

Yes — Lichfield Cathedral School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137481.

Details

Address
LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL
THE PALACE
THE CLOSE
LICHFIELD
WS13 7LH
Registration Date
13 August 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5011728
Charity Number
1137481

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Trustees

Nina Dawes Chair
Amanda Smith
Anna Ambrose
Catherine Abbott
Claire Evans
CLIVE RICKART
David Brown
ERIC JOHN LUNT
Also governs 1 other charity
Jennifer Mason
Joseph Morris
Nicola Roy
Rev Andrew Michael Stead
Robert Oakley
Rt Revd Janet Elizabeth McFarlane

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