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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
£1,296,343
Latest Expenditure
£1,565,331

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 69% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 81.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 21% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 19.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 17% 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 £145,464
Charitable Activities £652,547
Other Trading £244,561
Investments £253,771
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,273,877
Raising Funds £288,830
Governance £19,080
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £2,624

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
£1,296,343
£1,565,331£1,273,877£8,059,069£7622 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2024?

The Cathedral Church Of St Philip Birmingham reported total income of £1.30m and reported expenditure of £1.57m 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 Philip Birmingham?

The Cathedral Church Of St Philip Birmingham has a program ratio of 98.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% 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 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

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Birmingham Cathedral

Data & trust

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