The Bath And Wells Diocesan Board Of Finance
To promote and assist the work and purposes of the Church of England in the Diocese of Bath and Wells; to organise and provide funds in aid of the work and ministry of the church.
Activities & Mission
To promote and assist the work and purposes of the Church of England in the Diocese of Bath and Wells; to organise and provide funds in aid of the work and ministry of the church.
Grants
The Bath And Wells Diocesan Board Of Finance makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £990,000
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, accommodation or housing and religious activities
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 42% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 88). How is this calculated?
Higher than 35% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 37% of UK Religion 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £15,840,000 | £15,614,000 | £14,997,000 | £111,256,000 | £3,130,000 | 75 / 540 |
| 2024 | £17,001,000 | £14,859,000 | £14,357,000 | £109,106,000 | £2,351,000 | 83 / 395 |
| 2023 | £15,601,000 | £15,124,000 | £14,842,000 | £105,172,000 | £2,584,000 | 64 / 293 |
| 2022 | £15,289,000 | £15,157,000 | £14,906,000 | £103,063,000 | £2,381,000 | 62 / 277 |
| 2021 | £12,132,000 | £15,576,000 | £14,949,000 | £104,896,000 | £3,683,000 | 70 / 351 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Bath And Wells Diocesan Board Of Finance
What does The Bath And Wells Diocesan Board Of Finance do?
To promote and assist the work and purposes of the Church of England in the Diocese of Bath and Wells; to organise and provide funds in aid of the work and ministry of the church.
How much income did The Bath And Wells Diocesan Board Of Finance report in 2025?
The Bath And Wells Diocesan Board Of Finance reported total income of £15.84m and reported expenditure of £15.61m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Bath And Wells Diocesan Board Of Finance?
The Bath And Wells Diocesan Board Of Finance has a program ratio of 94.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 88 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Bath And Wells Diocesan Board Of Finance registered as a charity?
The Bath And Wells Diocesan Board Of Finance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 October 1966 as charity number 249398. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs The Bath And Wells Diocesan Board Of Finance?
The Bath And Wells Diocesan Board Of Finance is governed by a board of 24 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Bath And Wells Diocesan Board Of Finance operate?
The Bath And Wells Diocesan Board Of Finance operates across 4 areas: Zambia, Bath And North East Somerset, North Somerset and Somerset.
Is The Bath And Wells Diocesan Board Of Finance a registered charity?
Yes — The Bath And Wells Diocesan Board Of Finance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 249398.
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated