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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.

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
£4,248,766
Latest Expenditure
£4,986,473

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 116.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 92% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 67% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 71% 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 £4,046,705
Charitable Activities £44,743
Other Trading £0
Investments £157,318
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,966,312
Raising Funds £20,161
Governance £25,765
Grants to Institutions £420,178
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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
2020
£3,769,597
£3,654,945£3,637,085£5,977,366£4,441,00419 / 677

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 2024?

Swansea And Brecon Diocesan Board Of Finance reported total income of £4.25m and reported expenditure of £4.99m for the financial year ending 2024, 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 116.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 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 6 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

Address
Swansea and Brecon Diocesan Centre
Unit 11 Pen y Fan Business Park
Ffrwdgrech Industrial Estate
BRECON
Powys
LD3 8LA
Registration Date
17 April 1968
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
249810
Charity Number
249810

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Trustees

Bishop John Derrick Lomas
Also governs 1 other charity
MR GWYN LEWIS
Also governs 4 other charities
Rev ALBERT PAUL SHACKERLEY MA PHD
Also governs 3 other charities
Revd Sister Sonia Parkin
Also governs 1 other charity
THE VENERABLE ALAN NEIL JEVONS
Also governs 5 other charities
THE VENERABLE JONATHAN BYRON DAVIES

Sectors & Classifications

Professions Religion

Also Known As

  • Swansea and Brecon Dbf

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