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The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Salisbury

Also known as: Salisbury Cathedral

The objects of the Cathedral are to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, in particular by furthering the mission of the Church of England. In addition, to care for and conserve the fabric and structure of the Cathedral Church building

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Activities & Mission

The objects of the Cathedral are to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, in particular by furthering the mission of the Church of England. In addition, to care for and conserve the fabric and structure of the Cathedral Church building

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,918,000
Latest Expenditure
£7,027,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 52.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 16% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 51.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 8% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 48.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 4% 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 £986,000
Charitable Activities £4,228,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,614,000
Other Income £90,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,646,000
Raising Funds £3,381,000
Governance £0
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
£6,918,000
£7,027,000£3,646,000£70,510,000£4,513,00086 / 550
2024
£6,267,000
£6,746,000£3,665,000£70,915,000£4,400,00084 / 550

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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

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

The objects of the Cathedral are to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, in particular by furthering the mission of the Church of England. In addition, to care for and conserve the fabric and structure of the Cathedral Church building

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

The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Salisbury reported total income of £6.92m and reported expenditure of £7.03m 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 Salisbury?

The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Salisbury has a program ratio of 52.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% 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 Salisbury registered as a charity?

The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Salisbury was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 April 2023 as charity number 1202770. It has been registered for 3 years.

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

The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Salisbury is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Very Rev'd Nicholas Charles Papadopulos. 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 Salisbury operate?

The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Salisbury operates in Wiltshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

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

Yes — The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Salisbury is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1202770.

Details

Address
Salisbury Cathedral
6 the Close
Salisbury
SP1 2EF
SP1 2EF
Registration Date
19 April 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5195531
Charity Number
1202770

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Trustees

DAVID FRENCH
JONATHAN LEIGH
Judith Cole
Kenneth Peter Joseph Padley
Also governs 1 other charity
LUCINDA JANE DENISE HERKLOTS
Nigel Peter Geoffrey Salisbury
Also governs 1 other charity
Patti Russell
Rev Anna Macham
Also governs 1 other charity
Timothy Elwin Daykin
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Salisbury Cathedral

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