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The Cathedral Church Of Christ And The Blessed Virgin Mary In The Diocese Of Chester

Also known as: Chester Cathedral

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Activities & Mission

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,557,977
Latest Expenditure
£4,569,905

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 51.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 15% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 51.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 8% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 60.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 3% 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 £1,366,259
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £2,161,367
Investments £969,729
Other Income £60,622

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,338,967
Raising Funds £2,230,658
Governance £553,521
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £280

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
£4,557,977
£4,569,905£2,338,967£22,102,219£1,067,17662 / 250
2023
£4,010,936
£3,997,545£1,968,367£21,276,650£1,028,09883 / 250

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Cathedral Church Of Christ And The Blessed Virgin Mary In The Diocese Of Chester

What does The Cathedral Church Of Christ And The Blessed Virgin Mary In The Diocese Of Chester do?

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How much income did The Cathedral Church Of Christ And The Blessed Virgin Mary In The Diocese Of Chester report in 2024?

The Cathedral Church Of Christ And The Blessed Virgin Mary In The Diocese Of Chester reported total income of £4.56m and reported expenditure of £4.57m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Cathedral Church Of Christ And The Blessed Virgin Mary In The Diocese Of Chester?

The Cathedral Church Of Christ And The Blessed Virgin Mary In The Diocese Of Chester has a program ratio of 51.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% 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 Church Of Christ And The Blessed Virgin Mary In The Diocese Of Chester registered as a charity?

The Cathedral Church Of Christ And The Blessed Virgin Mary In The Diocese Of Chester was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 June 2023 as charity number 1203715. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs The Cathedral Church Of Christ And The Blessed Virgin Mary In The Diocese Of Chester?

The Cathedral Church Of Christ And The Blessed Virgin Mary In The Diocese Of Chester is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is The Very Reverend Dr TIMOTHY RICHARD STRATFORD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Cathedral Church Of Christ And The Blessed Virgin Mary In The Diocese Of Chester operate?

The Cathedral Church Of Christ And The Blessed Virgin Mary In The Diocese Of Chester operates in Cheshire West & Chester, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Cathedral Church Of Christ And The Blessed Virgin Mary In The Diocese Of Chester a registered charity?

Yes — The Cathedral Church Of Christ And The Blessed Virgin Mary In The Diocese Of Chester is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1203715.

Details

Address
30 St. Werburgh Street
CHESTER
CH1 2DY
Registration Date
23 June 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5200814
Charity Number
1203715

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Trustees

The Very Reverend Dr TIMOTHY RICHARD STRATFORD Chair
Also governs 3 other charities
Anthony Lees-Smith
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr MARY HORBURY DR
Dr SUNG YUK MAN DR
IAN CHARLES WATMORE
Janet Mary Carr
Margaret Ruth Harrison
Also governs 1 other charity
The Reverend Canon John Richard Walker
The Reverend Canon Rosemary Helen Woodall
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Religion

Also Known As

  • Chester Cathedral

Data & trust

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