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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.

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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.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£17,001,000
Latest Expenditure
£14,859,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 27% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 44% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 42% 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

Donations & Legacies £10,743,000
Charitable Activities £599,000
Other Trading £1,114,000
Investments £1,060,000
Other Income £3,485,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £14,357,000
Raising Funds £502,000
Governance £54,000
Grants to Institutions £855,000
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
£17,001,000
£14,859,000£14,357,000£109,106,000£2,351,00083 / 395
2023
£15,601,000
£15,124,000£14,842,000£105,172,000£2,584,00064 / 293
2022
£15,289,000
£15,157,000£14,906,000£103,063,000£2,381,00062 / 277
2021
£12,132,000
£15,576,000£14,949,000£104,896,000£3,683,00070 / 351
2020
£13,712,000
£15,909,000£15,195,000£101,163,000£4,288,00072 / 229

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 2024?

The Bath And Wells Diocesan Board Of Finance reported total income of £17.00m and reported expenditure of £14.86m for the financial year ending 2024, 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 84.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 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 28 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.

Details

Address
Flourish House
2 Cathedral Avenue
WELLS
Somerset
BA5 1FD
Registration Date
5 October 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
249398
Charity Number
249398

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Trustees

Dr AXEL ANTHONY PALMER
Also governs 3 other charities
Dr Caroline Frances Mason
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Robert Michael Sage
Elizabeth Renshaw-Ames
James Loring
Kevin Lawrence
Marilyn Lee
Michael Hodson
Philip Charles Edge
Rev Ann Elizabeth Fulton
Rev Craig Edward Philbrick
Rev Jonathan Philip Ball
Rev Richard James Miles
Rev ROGER DRIVER
Rev Rona Stuart-Bourne
Revd Preb Narinder Tegally
Rt Revd Noel Michael Roy Beasley
Also governs 3 other charities
The Rt Revd Dr Fiona Ruth Gibson
The Ven Anne Gell
Also governs 2 other charities
The Venerable Simon Hill
Also governs 1 other charity
The Very Reverend Toby Christopher Wright
Also governs 1 other charity
Tracey Jane Khodabandehloo

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