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The Cathedral And Collegiate Church Of Saint Saviour And Saint Mary Overie, Southwark

Also known as: Southwark Cathedral

We advance the Christian religion and its mission in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England through worship, teaching, visitor engagement and support and service to our congregation, local community and the wider world. We care for and conserve the fabric and structure of our Cathedral church building, heritage site, ancillary buildings and wider residential estate.

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Activities & Mission

We advance the Christian religion and its mission in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England through worship, teaching, visitor engagement and support and service to our congregation, local community and the wider world. We care for and conserve the fabric and structure of our Cathedral church building, heritage site, ancillary buildings and wider residential estate.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,551,302
Latest Expenditure
£3,226,724

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 59.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 20% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 65.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 12% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 36.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 9% 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 £1,857,451
Charitable Activities £233,717
Other Trading £1,195,332
Investments £264,802
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,105,499
Raising Funds £1,119,357
Governance £41,180
Grants to Institutions £24,000
Other Expenditure £1,868

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
£3,551,302
£3,226,724£2,105,499£17,630,732£043 / 327
2023
£2,749,217
£2,779,492£1,928,868£17,393,769£863,72035 / 378

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Cathedral And Collegiate Church Of Saint Saviour And Saint Mary Overie, Southwark

What does The Cathedral And Collegiate Church Of Saint Saviour And Saint Mary Overie, Southwark do?

We advance the Christian religion and its mission in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England through worship, teaching, visitor engagement and support and service to our congregation, local community and the wider world. We care for and conserve the fabric and structure of our Cathedral church building, heritage site, ancillary buildings and wider residential estate.

How much income did The Cathedral And Collegiate Church Of Saint Saviour And Saint Mary Overie, Southwark report in 2024?

The Cathedral And Collegiate Church Of Saint Saviour And Saint Mary Overie, Southwark reported total income of £3.55m and reported expenditure of £3.23m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Cathedral And Collegiate Church Of Saint Saviour And Saint Mary Overie, Southwark?

The Cathedral And Collegiate Church Of Saint Saviour And Saint Mary Overie, Southwark has a program ratio of 59.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Cathedral And Collegiate Church Of Saint Saviour And Saint Mary Overie, Southwark registered as a charity?

The Cathedral And Collegiate Church Of Saint Saviour And Saint Mary Overie, Southwark was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 November 2022 as charity number 1200866. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs The Cathedral And Collegiate Church Of Saint Saviour And Saint Mary Overie, Southwark?

The Cathedral And Collegiate Church Of Saint Saviour And Saint Mary Overie, Southwark is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Cathedral And Collegiate Church Of Saint Saviour And Saint Mary Overie, Southwark operate?

The Cathedral And Collegiate Church Of Saint Saviour And Saint Mary Overie, Southwark operates in Southwark, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Cathedral And Collegiate Church Of Saint Saviour And Saint Mary Overie, Southwark a registered charity?

Yes — The Cathedral And Collegiate Church Of Saint Saviour And Saint Mary Overie, Southwark is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1200866.

Details

Address
Southwark Cathedral Office
Montague Chambers
Montague Close
LONDON
SE1 9DA
Registration Date
1 November 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5194480
Charity Number
1200866

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Trustees

DANIEL CHUMBLEY
Gillian Margaret Reynolds
Kristin Lynn Ruby
LINDA HUTCHINSON
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Kathryn Claire Fleming
Rev Mark David Oakley
Rev Roxanne Fay Eversley
Rev WENDY SHERIDAN ROBINS
SIMON MATTHEW KINGSTON
THE REV CANON JEREMY CLARK-KING

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Southwark Cathedral

Data & trust

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