St Davids Diocesan Board Of Finance

To enable the Christian ministry of the Church in Wales in the Diocese of St Davids

Activities & Mission

To enable the Christian ministry of the Church in Wales in the Diocese of St Davids

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

Carmarthenshire Ceredigion Pembrokeshire Powys

Financial Information

Latest Income

£4,895,414

Latest Expenditure

£5,752,538

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 111.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 82% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 325). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 50% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 66% 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 £4,245,090

Charitable Activities £1,300

Other Trading £0

Investments £602,465

Other Income £107,216

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,536,427

Raising Funds £34,957

Governance £56,636

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £181,154

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	£4,895,414	£5,752,538	£5,536,427	£13,700,724	£5,789,112	14 / 0
2024	£4,707,483	£5,644,830	£5,524,065	£12,135,920	£4,958,291	14 / 0
2023	£5,548,170	£5,988,091	£5,723,183	£12,737,892	£5,427,300	14 / 0
2022	£5,147,831	£6,975,234	£5,748,739	£12,754,192	£5,549,897	15 / 0
2021	£7,095,868	£6,722,375	£6,625,650	£15,169,387	£4,556,175	13 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about St Davids Diocesan Board Of Finance

What does St Davids Diocesan Board Of Finance do?

To enable the Christian ministry of the Church in Wales in the Diocese of St Davids

How much income did St Davids Diocesan Board Of Finance report in 2025?

St Davids Diocesan Board Of Finance reported total income of £4.90m and reported expenditure of £5.75m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is St Davids Diocesan Board Of Finance?

St Davids Diocesan Board Of Finance has a program ratio of 111.7%, 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 325 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was St Davids Diocesan Board Of Finance registered as a charity?

St Davids Diocesan Board Of Finance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 March 1961 as charity number 231239. It has been registered for 65 years.

Who runs St Davids Diocesan Board Of Finance?

St Davids Diocesan Board Of Finance is governed by a board of 20 trustees. The chair of trustees is Timothy James Llewelyn. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does St Davids Diocesan Board Of Finance operate?

St Davids Diocesan Board Of Finance operates across 4 areas: Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys.

Is St Davids Diocesan Board Of Finance a registered charity?

Yes — St Davids Diocesan Board Of Finance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 231239.