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The Cathedral Church Of The Holy Trinity In Chichester

Also known as: Chichester Cathedral

Chichester Cathedral is a living, working place of worship that has been at the centre of life in Chichester for over nine centuries. Built to the glory of God, the Cathedral is the Mother Church of the Diocese of Chichester which covers East and West Sussex. It was founded in 681 as the ancient Diocese of Selsey, which was based at Selsey Abbey, until the see was translated to Chichester in 1075.

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Activities & Mission

Chichester Cathedral is a living, working place of worship that has been at the centre of life in Chichester for over nine centuries. Built to the glory of God, the Cathedral is the Mother Church of the Diocese of Chichester which covers East and West Sussex. It was founded in 681 as the ancient Diocese of Selsey, which was based at Selsey Abbey, until the see was translated to Chichester in 1075.

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
£2,818,312
Latest Expenditure
£3,570,699

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 70.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 28% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 55.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 9% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 22.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 14% 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 £635,761
Charitable Activities £599,031
Other Trading £642,274
Investments £939,619
Other Income £1,627

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,997,723
Raising Funds £746,368
Governance £59,453
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £826,608

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
£2,818,312
£3,570,699£1,997,723£35,899,075£440,26942 / 327

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Cathedral Church Of The Holy Trinity In Chichester

What does The Cathedral Church Of The Holy Trinity In Chichester do?

Chichester Cathedral is a living, working place of worship that has been at the centre of life in Chichester for over nine centuries. Built to the glory of God, the Cathedral is the Mother Church of the Diocese of Chichester which covers East and West Sussex. It was founded in 681 as the ancient Diocese of Selsey, which was based at Selsey Abbey, until the see was translated to Chichester in 1075.

How much income did The Cathedral Church Of The Holy Trinity In Chichester report in 2025?

The Cathedral Church Of The Holy Trinity In Chichester reported total income of £2.82m and reported expenditure of £3.57m 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 In Chichester?

The Cathedral Church Of The Holy Trinity In Chichester has a program ratio of 70.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% 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 In Chichester registered as a charity?

The Cathedral Church Of The Holy Trinity In Chichester was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 November 2023 as charity number 1205740. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs The Cathedral Church Of The Holy Trinity In Chichester?

The Cathedral Church Of The Holy Trinity In Chichester is governed by a board of 9 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 Holy Trinity In Chichester operate?

The Cathedral Church Of The Holy Trinity In Chichester operates in West Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Cathedral Church Of The Holy Trinity In Chichester a registered charity?

Yes — The Cathedral Church Of The Holy Trinity In Chichester is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1205740.

Details

Address
The Royal Chantry
Cathedral Cloisters
Canon Lane
Chichester
PO19 1PX
Registration Date
15 November 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5210400
Charity Number
1205740

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Trustees

Anita Rolls
Also governs 1 other charity
Austen John Hindman
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Gabrielle Higgins
Also governs 1 other charity
Howard Castle-Smith
John David Sebastian Booth
Also governs 1 other charity
Justin Peter Harrington
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Angela Martin
Also governs 1 other charity
Revd Canon Vanessa Baron
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Chichester Cathedral

Data & trust

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