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The Cathedral Church Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Norwich

Also known as: Norwich Cathedral

The Cathedral dates back to 1096, when it was founded by Herbert de Losinga, the first Bishop of Norwich, and over the last nine centuries this magnificent place of worship has been at the heart of Norwich and its people.

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Activities & Mission

The Cathedral dates back to 1096, when it was founded by Herbert de Losinga, the first Bishop of Norwich, and over the last nine centuries this magnificent place of worship has been at the heart of Norwich and its people.

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
£4,512,453
Latest Expenditure
£4,560,962

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 65.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 25% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 64.3%
% 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 35.6%
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 £1,281,197
Charitable Activities £124,229
Other Trading £544,482
Investments £2,566,205
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,934,152
Raising Funds £1,603,640
Governance £19,270
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £23,170

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
£4,512,453
£4,560,962£2,934,152£73,980,560£1,028,58960 / 430
2024
£3,903,804
£4,088,760£4,088,760£74,176,472£605,80258 / 485

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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

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

The Cathedral dates back to 1096, when it was founded by Herbert de Losinga, the first Bishop of Norwich, and over the last nine centuries this magnificent place of worship has been at the heart of Norwich and its people.

How much income did The Cathedral Church Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Norwich report in 2025?

The Cathedral Church Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Norwich reported total income of £4.51m and reported expenditure of £4.56m 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 Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Norwich?

The Cathedral Church Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Norwich has a program ratio of 65.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% 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 Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Norwich registered as a charity?

The Cathedral Church Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Norwich was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 November 2022 as charity number 1201015. It has been registered for 4 years.

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

The Cathedral Church Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Norwich is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is The Very Revd Andrew Braddock. 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 Norwich operate?

The Cathedral Church Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Norwich operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

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

Yes — The Cathedral Church Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Norwich is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1201015.

Details

Address
NORWICH CATHEDRAL
CHAPTER OFFICE
65 THE CLOSE
NORWICH
NR1 4DH
Registration Date
15 November 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5191120
Charity Number
1201015

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Trustees

The Very Revd Andrew Braddock Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
MARIE LYSE NUMUHOZA
PROFESSOR ELIZABETH ANNE WIGGINS
Rev Julie Marie Boyd
Rev Lucinda Elizabeth Jane Leaver
Rev PETER MICHAEL DOLL
Robert Charles Stephen Holt
Sir Nicholas Hickman Ponsonby Bacon Bt KCVO
Also governs 2 other charities
TIMOTHY JOHN PROCTER

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Norwich Cathedral

Data & trust

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