The Cathedral Church Of The Holy Trinity And Of Saint Peter And Saint Paul And Of Saint Swithun Of Winchester
Also known as: Winchester Cathedral
Winchester Cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Winchester and a centre of worship and mission. It provides a focus for the life and work of the Church of England in the Diocese of Winchester, living the mission of Jesus and serving the common good.
Activities & Mission
Winchester Cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Winchester and a centre of worship and mission. It provides a focus for the life and work of the Church of England in the Diocese of Winchester, living the mission of Jesus and serving the common good.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 24% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £6,448,000 | £6,374,000 | £4,171,000 | £58,246,000 | £2,228,000 | 63 / 700 |
| 2024 | £6,848,000 | £6,086,000 | £4,027,000 | £57,786,000 | £2,262,000 | 65 / 750 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Cathedral Church Of The Holy Trinity And Of Saint Peter And Saint Paul And Of Saint Swithun Of Winchester
What does The Cathedral Church Of The Holy Trinity And Of Saint Peter And Saint Paul And Of Saint Swithun Of Winchester do?
Winchester Cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Winchester and a centre of worship and mission. It provides a focus for the life and work of the Church of England in the Diocese of Winchester, living the mission of Jesus and serving the common good.
How much income did The Cathedral Church Of The Holy Trinity And Of Saint Peter And Saint Paul And Of Saint Swithun Of Winchester report in 2025?
The Cathedral Church Of The Holy Trinity And Of Saint Peter And Saint Paul And Of Saint Swithun Of Winchester reported total income of £6.45m and reported expenditure of £6.37m 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 Trinity And Of Saint Peter And Saint Paul And Of Saint Swithun Of Winchester?
The Cathedral Church Of The Holy Trinity And Of Saint Peter And Saint Paul And Of Saint Swithun Of Winchester has a program ratio of 64.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% 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 Trinity And Of Saint Peter And Saint Paul And Of Saint Swithun Of Winchester registered as a charity?
The Cathedral Church Of The Holy Trinity And Of Saint Peter And Saint Paul And Of Saint Swithun Of Winchester was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 May 2023 as charity number 1202915. It has been registered for 3 years.
Who runs The Cathedral Church Of The Holy Trinity And Of Saint Peter And Saint Paul And Of Saint Swithun Of Winchester?
The Cathedral Church Of The Holy Trinity And Of Saint Peter And Saint Paul And Of Saint Swithun Of Winchester is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is The Very Reverend Christopher John Ingamells Palmer. 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 Trinity And Of Saint Peter And Saint Paul And Of Saint Swithun Of Winchester operate?
The Cathedral Church Of The Holy Trinity And Of Saint Peter And Saint Paul And Of Saint Swithun Of Winchester operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Cathedral Church Of The Holy Trinity And Of Saint Peter And Saint Paul And Of Saint Swithun Of Winchester a registered charity?
Yes — The Cathedral Church Of The Holy Trinity And Of Saint Peter And Saint Paul And Of Saint Swithun Of Winchester is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1202915.
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Data & trust
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- 14 May 2026
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