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St Chad's College Durham

TO ADVANCE EDUCATION, LEARNING, RELIGION AND RESEARCH WITHIN THE COLLEGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND;TO PROVIDE A COLLEGE FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM WHEREIN THEY MAY WORK FOR DEGREES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM (INCLUDING, IN PARTICULAR, ADVANCING THE EDUCATION, SPIRITUAL AND MORAL WELFARE OF STUDENTS ENROLLED AT THE COLLEGE).

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Activities & Mission

TO ADVANCE EDUCATION, LEARNING, RELIGION AND RESEARCH WITHIN THE COLLEGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND;TO PROVIDE A COLLEGE FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM WHEREIN THEY MAY WORK FOR DEGREES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM (INCLUDING, IN PARTICULAR, ADVANCING THE EDUCATION, SPIRITUAL AND MORAL WELFARE OF STUDENTS ENROLLED AT THE COLLEGE).

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
£4,164,639
Latest Expenditure
£3,606,319

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 77.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 89.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £137,772
Charitable Activities £3,453,495
Other Trading £474,428
Investments £98,944
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,211,399
Raising Funds £21,110
Governance £65,351
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £373,810

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2016 — Chaplaincy to the Arts and Recreation (organisation 3948881)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£4,164,639
£3,606,319£3,211,399£15,626,948£1,502,02894 / 55
2024
£3,771,316
£3,213,271£2,894,751£15,182,556£1,905,22470 / 56
2023
£3,483,453
£2,826,356£2,530,005£14,422,074£9,51262 / 55
2022
£5,054,850
£2,460,645£2,234,269£16,312,045£134,29562 / 55
2021
£2,341,131
£2,261,887£2,136,341£13,786,757£17,97251 / 55

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about St Chad's College Durham

What does St Chad's College Durham do?

TO ADVANCE EDUCATION, LEARNING, RELIGION AND RESEARCH WITHIN THE COLLEGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND;TO PROVIDE A COLLEGE FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM WHEREIN THEY MAY WORK FOR DEGREES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM (INCLUDING, IN PARTICULAR, ADVANCING THE EDUCATION, SPIRITUAL AND MORAL WELFARE OF STUDENTS ENROLLED AT THE COLLEGE).

How much income did St Chad's College Durham report in 2025?

St Chad's College Durham reported total income of £4.16m and reported expenditure of £3.61m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was St Chad's College Durham registered as a charity?

St Chad's College Durham was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 July 2011 as charity number 1142958. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs St Chad's College Durham?

St Chad's College Durham is governed by a board of 16 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does St Chad's College Durham operate?

St Chad's College Durham operates in Durham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is St Chad's College Durham a registered charity?

Yes — St Chad's College Durham is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1142958.

Details

Address
ST. CHADS COLLEGE
18 NORTH BAILEY
DURHAM
DH1 3RH
Registration Date
19 July 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5019180
Charity Number
1142958

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Trustees

Alan Arthur Buckle
Anne Allen
Dr Margaret Jane Masson
Dr Yvonne Gale
Also governs 2 other charities
Ellie Louise McKay
JOHN PHILIP BIRKETT MARSHALL
Also governs 1 other charity
Joseph Bundy
Mulambo Mwambu Haimbe
Paul Jonathan Woodgates
Professor Richard Edwin Slack
Professor Simon Jon Hackett
Rev Canon Rosalind Brown
Rev Oliver Jack Dempsey
Richard Mark Stables

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30 July 2026
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