St John's College, Durham
To provide for the education and training of candidates for Holy Orders in the Church of England and other Christian ministries and to advance the education of men and women .
Activities & Mission
To provide for the education and training of candidates for Holy Orders in the Church of England and other Christian ministries and to advance the education of men and women .
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 48% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?
Higher than 48% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 50% 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
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 | £8,152,709 | £7,460,486 | £7,254,032 | £23,472,763 | £309,883 | 87 / 92 |
| 2024 | £7,386,952 | £7,000,151 | £6,840,969 | £23,159,879 | £1,526,552 | 98 / 68 |
| 2023 | £6,473,776 | £5,668,756 | £5,443,410 | £22,482,675 | £1,351,439 | 72 / 0 |
| 2022 | £6,014,173 | £5,134,945 | £4,917,045 | £22,528,240 | £22,528,240 | 62 / 0 |
| 2021 | £5,414,087 | £5,012,591 | £4,928,337 | £21,659,405 | £21,659,405 | 63 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about St John's College, Durham
What does St John's College, Durham do?
To provide for the education and training of candidates for Holy Orders in the Church of England and other Christian ministries and to advance the education of men and women .
How much income did St John's College, Durham report in 2025?
St John's College, Durham reported total income of £8.15m and reported expenditure of £7.46m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St John's College, Durham?
St John's College, Durham has a program ratio of 89.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St John's College, Durham registered as a charity?
St John's College, Durham was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 May 2011 as charity number 1141701. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs St John's College, Durham?
St John's College, Durham is governed by a board of 17 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St John's College, Durham operate?
St John's College, Durham operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is St John's College, Durham a registered charity?
Yes — St John's College, Durham is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1141701.
Details
3 SOUTH BAILEY
DURHAM
DH1 3RJ
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