Portsmouth Diocesan Board Of Finance

Church of England

Activities & Mission

Church of England

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

Hampshire Isle Of Wight

Financial Information

Latest Income

£8,337,189

Latest Expenditure

£8,825,127

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 82% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 65% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 78% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,965,562

Charitable Activities £665,892

Other Trading £604,038

Investments £1,004,343

Other Income £97,354

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,769,777

Raising Funds £55,350

Governance £0

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£8,337,189	£8,825,127	£8,769,777	£98,938,011	£98,938,011	44 / 0
2023	£8,090,081	£8,522,498	£8,454,943	£97,271,482	£2,700,000	40 / 0
2022	£8,472,649	£8,122,894	£8,058,003	£95,706,132	£2,600,000	36 / 0
2021	£8,634,146	£7,613,009	£7,566,016	£87,830,770	£17,096,457	35 / 79
2020	£9,772,687	£8,541,471	£8,505,080	£80,586,110	£16,149,415	41 / 74

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Portsmouth Diocesan Board Of Finance

What does Portsmouth Diocesan Board Of Finance do?

Church of England

How much income did Portsmouth Diocesan Board Of Finance report in 2024?

Portsmouth Diocesan Board Of Finance reported total income of £8.34m and reported expenditure of £8.83m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Portsmouth Diocesan Board Of Finance?

Portsmouth Diocesan Board Of Finance has a program ratio of 105.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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

Portsmouth Diocesan Board Of Finance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 September 1966 as charity number 249256. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs Portsmouth Diocesan Board Of Finance?

Portsmouth Diocesan Board Of Finance is governed by a board of 19 trustees. The chair of trustees is The Right Revd Jonathan Hugh Frost. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Portsmouth Diocesan Board Of Finance operate?

Portsmouth Diocesan Board Of Finance operates across 2 areas: Hampshire and Isle Of Wight.

Is Portsmouth Diocesan Board Of Finance a registered charity?

Yes — Portsmouth Diocesan Board Of Finance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 249256.