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the cathedral church of st andrew in wells

The charity supports the general public. The Cathedral Church Of St Andrew In Wells is a registered charity whose purpose is religious activities. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Somerset and operates in Bath And North East Somerset, North Somerset, and Somerset.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The Cathedral Church of St Andrew in Wells, known as Wells Cathedral, is foremost a place of worship and the seat of the Bishop of Bath & Wells. It is also a heritage attraction, a concert and exhibition venue, a community space and a centre for learning.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,686,996
Latest Expenditure
£3,707,422

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 55.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 57.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 44.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £648,408
Charitable Activities £862,412
Other Trading £1,803,166
Investments £292,279
Other Income £205,731

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,112,227
Raising Funds £1,590,332
Governance £54,498
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £4,863

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£3,686,996£3,707,422£2,112,227£17,891,332£785,92749 / 396

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Details

Address
Wells Cathedral Offices
1st & 2nd Floors
16 Market Place
WELLS
Somerset
BA5 2RB
Registration Date
1 March 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5221683
Charity Number
1207269

Trustees

The Ven Anne Gell
CAROLINE ELIZABETH BODDINGTON
David Alastair Morgan-Hewitt
WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS SHEPPARD
Joanna Mary Birkett
Dr Megan Isobel Jane Daffern
The Very Reverend Toby Christopher Wright
Colin William Kerr
Rev Timothy David Stevens
Edward William George Bayntun-Coward DL

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • WELLS CATHEDRAL