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The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Of Lincoln

The Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln ('Lincoln Cathedral') is first and foremost a church, the seat of the Bishop of Lincoln and a centre of worship and mission.

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Activities & Mission

The Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln ('Lincoln Cathedral') is first and foremost a church, the seat of the Bishop of Lincoln and a centre of worship and mission.

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
£4,398,000
Latest Expenditure
£5,353,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 81.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 38% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 67.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 14% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 35.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 9% 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 £915,000
Charitable Activities £16,000
Other Trading £1,716,000
Investments £1,305,000
Other Income £446,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,596,000
Raising Funds £1,757,000
Governance £121,000
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£5,334,000
£6,655,000£4,187,000£53,853,000£2,100,00093 / 635
2025
£4,398,000
£5,353,000£3,596,000£58,495,000£2,319,00092 / 330

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Of Lincoln

What does The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Of Lincoln do?

The Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln ('Lincoln Cathedral') is first and foremost a church, the seat of the Bishop of Lincoln and a centre of worship and mission.

How much income did The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Of Lincoln report in 2025?

The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Of Lincoln reported total income of £5.33m and reported expenditure of £6.66m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Of Lincoln?

The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Of Lincoln has a program ratio of 81.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% 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 Of Lincoln registered as a charity?

The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Of Lincoln was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 March 2024 as charity number 1207411. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Of Lincoln?

The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Of Lincoln is governed by a board of 11 trustees. 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 Of Lincoln operate?

The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Of Lincoln operates across 3 areas: Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire.

Is The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Of Lincoln a registered charity?

Yes — The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Of Lincoln is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1207411.

Details

Address
Lincoln Cathedral
4 Priorygate
LINCOLN
LN2 1PL
Registration Date
12 March 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5223343
Charity Number
1207411

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Trustees

Amy Livingstone-Thompson
Andrew Edward Long
Hilary Jane Hamnett
Kevin Anthony Walton
Mark Andrew Everett Suthern
Also governs 1 other charity
Martin James Hickerton
Neil Rhodes
Nigel Stuart Welch
THE REVD CANON ROWENA NIESJE KING

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