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Swansea And Brecon Diocesan Board Of Finance

Also known as: Swansea and Brecon Dbf

To support the Ministry and Mission of the Church in Wales, particularly in the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon, as carried out through its Bishop, Clergy and Laity.

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Activities & Mission

To support the Ministry and Mission of the Church in Wales, particularly in the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon, as carried out through its Bishop, Clergy and Laity.

Grants

Swansea And Brecon Diocesan Board Of Finance makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£781,325
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
religious activities

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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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,149,661
Latest Expenditure
£5,544,804

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 107.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 78% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 298). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 81% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 79% 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 £4,958,675
Charitable Activities £41,059
Other Trading £0
Investments £147,745
Other Income £2,182

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,525,544
Raising Funds £19,260
Governance £26,484
Grants to Institutions £781,325
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£5,149,661
£5,544,804£5,525,544£6,203,102£4,632,91537 / 0
2024
£4,248,766
£4,986,473£4,966,312£6,270,884£5,168,66531 / 790
2023
£4,602,996
£4,266,782£4,243,038£6,704,851£5,235,23327 / 950
2022
£3,610,030
£3,591,492£3,572,017£6,095,729£4,391,02619 / 1050
2021
£3,691,323
£3,583,042£3,563,442£6,736,308£4,905,22319 / 1143

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Swansea And Brecon Diocesan Board Of Finance

What does Swansea And Brecon Diocesan Board Of Finance do?

To support the Ministry and Mission of the Church in Wales, particularly in the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon, as carried out through its Bishop, Clergy and Laity.

How much income did Swansea And Brecon Diocesan Board Of Finance report in 2025?

Swansea And Brecon Diocesan Board Of Finance reported total income of £5.15m and reported expenditure of £5.54m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Swansea And Brecon Diocesan Board Of Finance?

Swansea And Brecon Diocesan Board Of Finance has a program ratio of 107.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 298 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Swansea And Brecon Diocesan Board Of Finance registered as a charity?

Swansea And Brecon Diocesan Board Of Finance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 April 1968 as charity number 249810. It has been registered for 58 years.

Who runs Swansea And Brecon Diocesan Board Of Finance?

Swansea And Brecon Diocesan Board Of Finance is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Swansea And Brecon Diocesan Board Of Finance operate?

Swansea And Brecon Diocesan Board Of Finance operates across 7 areas, including Blaenau Gwent, City Of Swansea, Merthyr Tydfil and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Swansea And Brecon Diocesan Board Of Finance a registered charity?

Yes — Swansea And Brecon Diocesan Board Of Finance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 249810.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
17 April 1968
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
249810
Charity Number
249810

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Swansea and Brecon Dbf

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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