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The Cathedral Church Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Ely

Also known as: Ely Cathedral

Ely Cathedral is a Christian Church offering daily worship and a place of prayer and sanctity. It is the seat of the Bishop of Ely and the mother church of over 300 parishes that make up the Diocese of Ely. The Cathedral is also a historical monument, built to the glory of God, which welcomes thousands of pilgrims and visitors every year.

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Activities & Mission

Ely Cathedral is a Christian Church offering daily worship and a place of prayer and sanctity. It is the seat of the Bishop of Ely and the mother church of over 300 parishes that make up the Diocese of Ely. The Cathedral is also a historical monument, built to the glory of God, which welcomes thousands of pilgrims and visitors every year.

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
£4,603,000
Latest Expenditure
£4,735,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 66.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 34% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 65.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 18% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 35.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 14% of UK Heritage 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 £1,393,000
Charitable Activities £420,000
Other Trading £2,378,000
Investments £412,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,081,000
Raising Funds £1,635,000
Governance £54,000
Grants to Institutions £2,500
Other Expenditure £19,000

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
£4,603,000
£4,735,000£3,081,000£18,258,000£8,227128 / 416
2023
£4,701,000
£5,087,000£3,467,000£17,985,000£7,891,000121 / 402

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Cathedral Church Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Ely

What does The Cathedral Church Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Ely do?

Ely Cathedral is a Christian Church offering daily worship and a place of prayer and sanctity. It is the seat of the Bishop of Ely and the mother church of over 300 parishes that make up the Diocese of Ely. The Cathedral is also a historical monument, built to the glory of God, which welcomes thousands of pilgrims and visitors every year.

How much income did The Cathedral Church Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Ely report in 2024?

The Cathedral Church Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Ely reported total income of £4.60m and reported expenditure of £4.74m 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 Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Ely?

The Cathedral Church Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Ely has a program ratio of 66.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Cathedral Church Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Ely registered as a charity?

The Cathedral Church Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Ely was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 March 2023 as charity number 1202546. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs The Cathedral Church Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Ely?

The Cathedral Church Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Ely is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is THE VERY REVD MARK PHILIP JOHN BONNEY DL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Cathedral Church Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Ely operate?

The Cathedral Church Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Ely operates across 2 areas: Cambridgeshire and Norfolk.

Is The Cathedral Church Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Ely a registered charity?

Yes — The Cathedral Church Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Ely is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1202546.

Details

Address
THE CHAPTER HOUSE
THE COLLEGE
ELY
CB7 4DL
Registration Date
29 March 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5193674
Charity Number
1202546

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Trustees

THE VERY REVD MARK PHILIP JOHN BONNEY DL Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Canon Dr Mary Felicity Cooke
Also governs 2 other charities
Canon Francis William Miles Burkitt
Also governs 1 other charity
Canon Harriet Sarah Burles
Canon Sir Jonathan Guy Jones KCB KC hon
Also governs 1 other charity
Canon Timothy John Walters
The Revd Canon James Reveley
Also governs 1 other charity
The Revd Canon Jenny Anne Wright
The Revd Canon Thomas Oliver Buchanan
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Heritage Religion

Also Known As

  • Ely Cathedral

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