Manchester Diocesan Board Of Finance
MANCHESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE AIMS TO PROMOTE, FACILITATE ADN ASSIST WITH THE WORK AND PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN THE DIOCESE OF MANCHESTER AND ELSEWHERE
Activities & Mission
MANCHESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE AIMS TO PROMOTE, FACILITATE ADN ASSIST WITH THE WORK AND PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN THE DIOCESE OF MANCHESTER AND ELSEWHERE
Grants
Manchester Diocesan Board Of Finance makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £256,248
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- religious activities
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 64% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 88). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 92% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £17,744,000 | £17,674,000 | £17,669,000 | £132,891,000 | £19,877,000 | 75 / 0 |
| 2024 | £14,517,000 | £17,613,000 | £17,531,000 | £128,778,000 | £18,921,000 | 76 / 0 |
| 2023 | £14,957,000 | £16,085,000 | £15,938,000 | £126,016,000 | £18,921,000 | 77 / 0 |
| 2022 | £19,253,000 | £14,701,000 | £14,392,000 | £126,713,000 | £19,507,000 | 41 / 0 |
| 2021 | £17,851,000 | £16,394,000 | £15,934,000 | £111,830,000 | £14,987,000 | 43 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Manchester Diocesan Board Of Finance
What does Manchester Diocesan Board Of Finance do?
MANCHESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE AIMS TO PROMOTE, FACILITATE ADN ASSIST WITH THE WORK AND PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN THE DIOCESE OF MANCHESTER AND ELSEWHERE
How much income did Manchester Diocesan Board Of Finance report in 2025?
Manchester Diocesan Board Of Finance reported total income of £17.74m and reported expenditure of £17.67m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Manchester Diocesan Board Of Finance?
Manchester Diocesan Board Of Finance has a program ratio of 99.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 88 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Manchester Diocesan Board Of Finance registered as a charity?
Manchester Diocesan Board Of Finance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 September 1966 as charity number 249424. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs Manchester Diocesan Board Of Finance?
Manchester Diocesan Board Of Finance is governed by a board of 22 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Manchester Diocesan Board Of Finance operate?
Manchester Diocesan Board Of Finance operates across 10 areas, including Bolton, Bury, Manchester City and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Manchester Diocesan Board Of Finance a registered charity?
Yes — Manchester Diocesan Board Of Finance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 249424.
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated