The Cathedral Church Of Saint Mary And Saint Chad In Lichfield
Also known as: Lichfield Cathedral
Lichfield Cathedral is a historic place of worship. The Cathedral operates 3 services a day Monday - Saturday and 5 services on a Sunday. In addition to the worship, the Cathedral is a visitor attraction, events and exhibition venue, operates educational activity, and is landlord to 70 properties in a private Cathedral Close.
Activities & Mission
Lichfield Cathedral is a historic place of worship. The Cathedral operates 3 services a day Monday - Saturday and 5 services on a Sunday. In addition to the worship, the Cathedral is a visitor attraction, events and exhibition venue, operates educational activity, and is landlord to 70 properties in a private Cathedral Close.
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 11% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?
Higher than 7% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 5% of UK Housing 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 | £3,393,113 | £3,321,271 | £2,021,809 | £37,989,771 | £862,198 | 71 / 350 |
| 2024 | £3,277,988 | £3,432,617 | £2,307,514 | £36,910,947 | £869,621 | 55 / 350 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Cathedral Church Of Saint Mary And Saint Chad In Lichfield
What does The Cathedral Church Of Saint Mary And Saint Chad In Lichfield do?
Lichfield Cathedral is a historic place of worship. The Cathedral operates 3 services a day Monday - Saturday and 5 services on a Sunday. In addition to the worship, the Cathedral is a visitor attraction, events and exhibition venue, operates educational activity, and is landlord to 70 properties in a private Cathedral Close.
How much income did The Cathedral Church Of Saint Mary And Saint Chad In Lichfield report in 2025?
The Cathedral Church Of Saint Mary And Saint Chad In Lichfield reported total income of £3.39m and reported expenditure of £3.32m 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 Mary And Saint Chad In Lichfield?
The Cathedral Church Of Saint Mary And Saint Chad In Lichfield has a program ratio of 59.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Cathedral Church Of Saint Mary And Saint Chad In Lichfield registered as a charity?
The Cathedral Church Of Saint Mary And Saint Chad In Lichfield was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 March 2024 as charity number 1207343. It has been registered for 2 years.
Who runs The Cathedral Church Of Saint Mary And Saint Chad In Lichfield?
The Cathedral Church Of Saint Mary And Saint Chad In Lichfield is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rt Revd Janet McFarlane. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Cathedral Church Of Saint Mary And Saint Chad In Lichfield operate?
The Cathedral Church Of Saint Mary And Saint Chad In Lichfield operates across 3 areas: Shropshire, Staffordshire and Wolverhampton.
Is The Cathedral Church Of Saint Mary And Saint Chad In Lichfield a registered charity?
Yes — The Cathedral Church Of Saint Mary And Saint Chad In Lichfield is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1207343.
Details
19A The Close
Lichfield
WS13 7LD
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Also Known As
- Lichfield Cathedral
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- 14 May 2026
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