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The Cathedral Church Of St Michael Coventry

Also known as: Coventry Cathedral

The Objects: (a) to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, in particular by furthering the mission of the Church of England; (b) to care for and conserve the fabric and structure of the Cathedral Church Building; (c) to advance any other charitable purposes which are ancillary to the furtherance of the purpose referred to above.

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Activities & Mission

The Objects: (a) to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, in particular by furthering the mission of the Church of England; (b) to care for and conserve the fabric and structure of the Cathedral Church Building; (c) to advance any other charitable purposes which are ancillary to the furtherance of the purpose referred to above.

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
£2,011,839
Latest Expenditure
£1,944,215

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 70.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 28% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 73.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 16% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 26.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 13% 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 £966,422
Charitable Activities £37,880
Other Trading £637,123
Investments £172,242
Other Income £198,172

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,424,111
Raising Funds £520,104
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£2,011,839
£1,944,215£1,424,111£10,316,858£729,15138 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Cathedral Church Of St Michael Coventry

What does The Cathedral Church Of St Michael Coventry do?

The Objects: (a) to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, in particular by furthering the mission of the Church of England; (b) to care for and conserve the fabric and structure of the Cathedral Church Building; (c) to advance any other charitable purposes which are ancillary to the furtherance of the purpose referred to above.

How much income did The Cathedral Church Of St Michael Coventry report in 2024?

The Cathedral Church Of St Michael Coventry reported total income of £2.01m and reported expenditure of £1.94m 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 St Michael Coventry?

The Cathedral Church Of St Michael Coventry has a program ratio of 70.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% 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 St Michael Coventry registered as a charity?

The Cathedral Church Of St Michael Coventry was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 August 2023 as charity number 1204257. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs The Cathedral Church Of St Michael Coventry?

The Cathedral Church Of St Michael Coventry is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is THE VERY REVD JOHN JULIAN WITCOMBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Cathedral Church Of St Michael Coventry operate?

The Cathedral Church Of St Michael Coventry operates across 2 areas: Coventry City and Warwickshire.

Is The Cathedral Church Of St Michael Coventry a registered charity?

Yes — The Cathedral Church Of St Michael Coventry is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1204257.

Details

Address
11 PRIORY ROW
COVENTRY
CV1 5EX
Registration Date
8 August 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5207238
Charity Number
1204257

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Trustees

THE VERY REVD JOHN JULIAN WITCOMBE Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
ANDREW JAMES WALSTER
CHRISTIAN MICHAEL CLIFFE
GRAHAM JOHN WARREN
Jake Sexton
Also governs 1 other charity
MARTIN ROYSTON WILLIAMS
Rev Kate Ishbel Massey
Rev Nitano Ashley Muller
Also governs 1 other charity
RICHARD ELWIN SAPCOTE
ROBIN BRADFIELD THOMAS

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Coventry Cathedral

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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