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Southwell Cathedral

Also known as: Southwell Minster

(a) to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, inparticular by furthering the mission of the Church of England;(b) to care for and conserve the fabric and structure of the Cathedral Church building;(c) to advance any other charitable purposes ancillary to the furtherance of (a) and (b)

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Activities & Mission

(a) to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, inparticular by furthering the mission of the Church of England;(b) to care for and conserve the fabric and structure of the Cathedral Church building;(c) to advance any other charitable purposes ancillary to the furtherance of (a) and (b)

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
£1,574,669
Latest Expenditure
£2,041,603

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 53.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 16% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 41.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 6% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 42.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 6% 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 £380,406
Charitable Activities £453,018
Other Trading £440,612
Investments £294,968
Other Income £5,665

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £848,238
Raising Funds £684,532
Governance £173,799
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £508,833

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,574,669
£2,041,603£848,238£9,898,999£73,64031 / 349

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Southwell Cathedral

What does Southwell Cathedral do?

(a) to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, inparticular by furthering the mission of the Church of England;(b) to care for and conserve the fabric and structure of the Cathedral Church building;(c) to advance any other charitable purposes ancillary to the furtherance of (a) and (b)

How much income did Southwell Cathedral report in 2024?

Southwell Cathedral reported total income of £1.57m and reported expenditure of £2.04m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Southwell Cathedral?

Southwell Cathedral has a program ratio of 53.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Southwell Cathedral registered as a charity?

Southwell Cathedral was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 February 2024 as charity number 1207138. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs Southwell Cathedral?

Southwell Cathedral is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Southwell Cathedral operate?

Southwell Cathedral operates in Nottinghamshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Southwell Cathedral a registered charity?

Yes — Southwell Cathedral is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1207138.

Details

Address
The Minster Centre
Church Street
Southwell
NG25 0HD
Registration Date
21 February 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5212475
Charity Number
1207138

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Trustees

Ann Margaret Gray
Group Captain Jonathan Kim Wheeler
Also governs 1 other charity
Nicholas Robert Alexander
Rev Amanda Louise Thornton Lees
Rev Canon Dr Neil Robert Evans
Rev Stephen David Hippisley-Cox
The Revd Canon Dr Richard John Frith Ph.D.

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Southwell Minster

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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