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The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary And Saint Ethelbert In Hereford

Also known as: Hereford Cathedral

The objects are(a) to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, inparticular 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 above purposes

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Activities & Mission

The objects are(a) to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, inparticular 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 above purposes

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
£3,000,634
Latest Expenditure
£3,134,960

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 67.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 26% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 64.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 12% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 36.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 8% 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 £1,359,285
Charitable Activities £24,598
Other Trading £696,975
Investments £380,451
Other Income £539,325

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,022,181
Raising Funds £1,108,699
Governance £24,100
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £4,080

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
£3,000,634
£3,134,960£2,022,181£10,441,301£2,147,87262 / 300

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary And Saint Ethelbert In Hereford

What does The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary And Saint Ethelbert In Hereford do?

The objects are(a) to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, inparticular 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 above purposes

How much income did The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary And Saint Ethelbert In Hereford report in 2024?

The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary And Saint Ethelbert In Hereford reported total income of £3.00m and reported expenditure of £3.13m 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 The Blessed Virgin Mary And Saint Ethelbert In Hereford?

The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary And Saint Ethelbert In Hereford has a program ratio of 67.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% 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 The Blessed Virgin Mary And Saint Ethelbert In Hereford registered as a charity?

The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary And Saint Ethelbert In Hereford was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 October 2023 as charity number 1205397. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary And Saint Ethelbert In Hereford?

The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary And Saint Ethelbert In Hereford is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Very Revd Sarah Romilly Denner Brown. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary And Saint Ethelbert In Hereford operate?

The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary And Saint Ethelbert In Hereford operates across 2 areas: Herefordshire and Shropshire.

Is The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary And Saint Ethelbert In Hereford a registered charity?

Yes — The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary And Saint Ethelbert In Hereford is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1205397.

Details

Address
5 COLLEGE CLOISTERS
CATHEDRAL CLOSE
HEREFORD
HR1 2NG
Registration Date
25 October 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5214959
Charity Number
1205397

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Trustees

Benjamin Pardoe
Also governs 1 other charity
Clare Wichbold
Dr DUNCAN HUGH JONES
Also governs 1 other charity
Patrick John Nugent
Rev JAMES STEWART PACEY MR

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Hereford Cathedral

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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