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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

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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
£2,736,352
Latest Expenditure
£3,039,729

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 66.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 34.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,474,456
Charitable Activities £26,324
Other Trading £790,508
Investments £356,788
Other Income £189,388

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,025,639
Raising Funds £1,009,829
Governance £25,250
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £4,261

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
£2,736,352
£3,039,729£2,025,639£10,239,036£2,012,03065 / 373
2024
£3,000,634
£3,134,960£2,022,181£10,441,301£2,147,87262 / 300

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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 2025?

The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary And Saint Ethelbert In Hereford reported total income of £2.74m and reported expenditure of £3.04m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 7 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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
25 October 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5214959
Charity Number
1205397

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
Sir Andrew Ewart McFarlane PC

Also Known As

  • Hereford Cathedral

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