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The Cathedral Church Of Christ, Blessed Mary The Virgin And St Cuthbert Of Durham

Also known as: Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral is the Anglican Cathedral Church of the Diocese of Durham. It is the Shrine of St Cuthbert and the Venerable Bede, the Seat of the Bishop of Durham and a focus of pilgrimage and spirituality in North East England. Inspired by our saints, Cuthbert and Bede, the mission of Durham Cathedral is to offer everyone the opportunity to encounter God and know God's love in Jesus Christ.

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Activities & Mission

Durham Cathedral is the Anglican Cathedral Church of the Diocese of Durham. It is the Shrine of St Cuthbert and the Venerable Bede, the Seat of the Bishop of Durham and a focus of pilgrimage and spirituality in North East England. Inspired by our saints, Cuthbert and Bede, the mission of Durham Cathedral is to offer everyone the opportunity to encounter God and know God's love in Jesus Christ.

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
£5,869,000
Latest Expenditure
£7,817,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 34.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 25.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 31.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,545,000
Charitable Activities £879,000
Other Trading £1,423,000
Investments £2,010,000
Other Income £12,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,014,000
Raising Funds £2,382,000
Governance £58,188
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £3,421,000

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£5,869,000
£7,817,000£2,014,000£71,297,000£2,328,000118 / 478

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Cathedral Church Of Christ, Blessed Mary The Virgin And St Cuthbert Of Durham

What does The Cathedral Church Of Christ, Blessed Mary The Virgin And St Cuthbert Of Durham do?

Durham Cathedral is the Anglican Cathedral Church of the Diocese of Durham. It is the Shrine of St Cuthbert and the Venerable Bede, the Seat of the Bishop of Durham and a focus of pilgrimage and spirituality in North East England. Inspired by our saints, Cuthbert and Bede, the mission of Durham Cathedral is to offer everyone the opportunity to encounter God and know God's love in Jesus Christ.

How much income did The Cathedral Church Of Christ, Blessed Mary The Virgin And St Cuthbert Of Durham report in 2025?

The Cathedral Church Of Christ, Blessed Mary The Virgin And St Cuthbert Of Durham reported total income of £5.87m and reported expenditure of £7.82m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Cathedral Church Of Christ, Blessed Mary The Virgin And St Cuthbert Of Durham registered as a charity?

The Cathedral Church Of Christ, Blessed Mary The Virgin And St Cuthbert Of Durham was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 November 2023 as charity number 1205971. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs The Cathedral Church Of Christ, Blessed Mary The Virgin And St Cuthbert Of Durham?

The Cathedral Church Of Christ, Blessed Mary The Virgin And St Cuthbert Of Durham is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Cathedral Church Of Christ, Blessed Mary The Virgin And St Cuthbert Of Durham operate?

The Cathedral Church Of Christ, Blessed Mary The Virgin And St Cuthbert Of Durham operates in Durham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Cathedral Church Of Christ, Blessed Mary The Virgin And St Cuthbert Of Durham a registered charity?

Yes — The Cathedral Church Of Christ, Blessed Mary The Virgin And St Cuthbert Of Durham is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1205971.

Details

Address
DURHAM CATHEDRAL
THE CATHEDRAL OFFICE
THE COLLEGE
DURHAM
DH1 3EH
Registration Date
30 November 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5215822
Charity Number
1205971

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Trustees

Canon Alice Ambrose-Thurman
Canon Dr Apollo Tutesigensi
Canon Dr Maria Cockerill
Canon Jonathan Ward
Canon Paul Chandler
Also governs 1 other charity
Canon Professor Stefanie Constanze Sheen
The Revd Canon Charlotte Allen
The Revd Canon Michael Hampel
The Revd Canon Professor Simon Oliver
THE VERY REVD PHILIP PLYMING

Also Known As

  • Durham Cathedral

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30 July 2026
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