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The Cathedral Church Of St Philip Birmingham

Also known as: Birmingham Cathedral

A centre of worship, prayer and pilgrimageThe central church of the Diocese, where the unity of the church is expressed, and episcopal and diocesan services are held;A church which ministers to those who live and work within its parish and to its regular worshippers; andMinisters to the civic life of the City of Birmingham, in close collaboration with the other city-centre churches

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Activities & Mission

A centre of worship, prayer and pilgrimageThe central church of the Diocese, where the unity of the church is expressed, and episcopal and diocesan services are held;A church which ministers to those who live and work within its parish and to its regular worshippers; andMinisters to the civic life of the City of Birmingham, in close collaboration with the other city-centre churches

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
£1,176,307
Latest Expenditure
£1,471,732

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 81.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 20.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £181,846
Charitable Activities £432,438
Other Trading £290,952
Investments £244,525
Other Income £26,546

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,193,539
Raising Funds £275,821
Governance £23,200
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £2,372

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
£1,176,307
£1,471,732£1,193,539£8,102,396£035 / 122
2024
£1,296,343
£1,565,331£1,273,877£8,059,069£7622 / 100

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Frequently asked questions about The Cathedral Church Of St Philip Birmingham

What does The Cathedral Church Of St Philip Birmingham do?

A centre of worship, prayer and pilgrimageThe central church of the Diocese, where the unity of the church is expressed, and episcopal and diocesan services are held;A church which ministers to those who live and work within its parish and to its regular worshippers; andMinisters to the civic life of the City of Birmingham, in close collaboration with the other city-centre churches

How much income did The Cathedral Church Of St Philip Birmingham report in 2025?

The Cathedral Church Of St Philip Birmingham reported total income of £1.18m and reported expenditure of £1.47m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Cathedral Church Of St Philip Birmingham registered as a charity?

The Cathedral Church Of St Philip Birmingham was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 January 2024 as charity number 1206485. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs The Cathedral Church Of St Philip Birmingham?

The Cathedral Church Of St Philip Birmingham is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is The Very Reverend Matthew Thompson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Cathedral Church Of St Philip Birmingham operate?

The Cathedral Church Of St Philip Birmingham operates across 5 areas, including Birmingham City, Sandwell, Solihull and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Cathedral Church Of St Philip Birmingham a registered charity?

Yes — The Cathedral Church Of St Philip Birmingham is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1206485.

Details

Address
St. Philips Cathedral
Colmore Row
Birmingham
B3 2QB
Registration Date
10 January 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5219348
Charity Number
1206485

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Trustees

Andrew John Lancaster
Canon Sharon Delaney Palmer MBE JP
Judith Mary Whalley
Also governs 1 other charity
Patricia Jean Williams
Sandra Carol Bailey
Susan Jean Davis
Also governs 1 other charity
The Reverend Canon Andrew Mark Delmege
Also governs 1 other charity
The Reverend Canon Nathan Peter Mulcock

Also Known As

  • Birmingham Cathedral

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30 July 2026
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