St Paul's Cathedral
Also known as: The Corporation of the Cathedral Church of St Paul in London
St Paul's Cathedral is the Anglican Cathedral Church of the Diocese of London offering daily worship, and a focus for spirituality, prayer, learning and outreach. It is the seat of the Bishop of London and the mother church of the Diocese. The Cathedral is also a historical monument, built by Sir Christopher Wren to the glory of God, which welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.
Activities & Mission
St Paul's Cathedral is the Anglican Cathedral Church of the Diocese of London offering daily worship, and a focus for spirituality, prayer, learning and outreach. It is the seat of the Bishop of London and the mother church of the Diocese. The Cathedral is also a historical monument, built by Sir Christopher Wren to the glory of God, which welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 43% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M (sample: 54). How is this calculated?
Higher than 48% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 43% of UK Heritage charities with income over £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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £25,828,000 | £21,717,000 | £18,642,000 | £58,286,000 | £16,318,000 | 212 / 360 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about St Paul's Cathedral
What does St Paul's Cathedral do?
St Paul's Cathedral is the Anglican Cathedral Church of the Diocese of London offering daily worship, and a focus for spirituality, prayer, learning and outreach. It is the seat of the Bishop of London and the mother church of the Diocese. The Cathedral is also a historical monument, built by Sir Christopher Wren to the glory of God, which welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.
How much income did St Paul's Cathedral report in 2024?
St Paul's Cathedral reported total income of £25.83m and reported expenditure of £21.72m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Paul's Cathedral?
St Paul's Cathedral has a program ratio of 72.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M (sample of 54 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Paul's Cathedral registered as a charity?
St Paul's Cathedral was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 December 2023 as charity number 1206171. It has been registered for 3 years.
Who runs St Paul's Cathedral?
St Paul's Cathedral is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is The Very Revd Andrew Tremlett. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Paul's Cathedral operate?
St Paul's Cathedral operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is St Paul's Cathedral a registered charity?
Yes — St Paul's Cathedral is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1206171.
Details
THE CHAPTERHOUSE
ST. PAUL'S CHURCHYARD
LONDON
EC4M 8AD
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Also Known As
- The Corporation of the Cathedral Church of St Paul in London
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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