The Cathedral Church Of Saint James And Saint Edmund, Bury St Edmunds
Also known as: St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Religious services, music and choirs, community projects & social outreach programs
Activities & Mission
Religious services, music and choirs, community projects & social outreach programs
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 7% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 1% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £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 | £2,722,639 | £2,727,943 | £1,105,613 | £8,488,071 | £83,959 | 59 / 298 |
| 2024 | £2,173,913 | £2,233,309 | £1,119,179 | £7,003,799 | £68,764 | 61 / 299 |
| 2023 | £1,879,795 | £1,956,075 | £1,035,012 | £7,343,744 | £180,000 | 44 / 40 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Cathedral Church Of Saint James And Saint Edmund, Bury St Edmunds
What does The Cathedral Church Of Saint James And Saint Edmund, Bury St Edmunds do?
Religious services, music and choirs, community projects & social outreach programs
How much income did The Cathedral Church Of Saint James And Saint Edmund, Bury St Edmunds report in 2025?
The Cathedral Church Of Saint James And Saint Edmund, Bury St Edmunds reported total income of £2.72m and reported expenditure of £2.73m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Cathedral Church Of Saint James And Saint Edmund, Bury St Edmunds?
The Cathedral Church Of Saint James And Saint Edmund, Bury St Edmunds has a program ratio of 40.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Cathedral Church Of Saint James And Saint Edmund, Bury St Edmunds registered as a charity?
The Cathedral Church Of Saint James And Saint Edmund, Bury St Edmunds was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 May 2023 as charity number 1202911. It has been registered for 3 years.
Who runs The Cathedral Church Of Saint James And Saint Edmund, Bury St Edmunds?
The Cathedral Church Of Saint James And Saint Edmund, Bury St Edmunds is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Joseph Patricius Hawes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Cathedral Church Of Saint James And Saint Edmund, Bury St Edmunds operate?
The Cathedral Church Of Saint James And Saint Edmund, Bury St Edmunds operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Cathedral Church Of Saint James And Saint Edmund, Bury St Edmunds a registered charity?
Yes — The Cathedral Church Of Saint James And Saint Edmund, Bury St Edmunds is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1202911.
Details
Abbey House
Angel Hill
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 1LS
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Also Known As
- St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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