The Chester Diocesan Board Of Finance

Church of England Diocesan Board of Finance. Funding of clergy stipends, housing, pensions. Advice to clergy and parishes.

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Activities & Mission

Church of England Diocesan Board of Finance. Funding of clergy stipends, housing, pensions. Advice to clergy and parishes.

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£14,986,000

Latest Expenditure

£16,413,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 108.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 89% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 72% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 68% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £12,387,000

Charitable Activities £845,000

Other Trading £0

Investments £975,000

Other Income £779,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £16,296,000

Raising Funds £117,000

Governance £70,000

Grants to Institutions £389,000

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£14,986,000	£16,413,000	£16,296,000	£153,514,000	£3,000,000	46 / 80
2023	£15,144,000	£15,462,000	£15,344,000	£170,847,000	£3,300,000	63 / 23
2022	£14,568,000	£14,901,000	£14,802,000	£151,258,000	£3,426,000	42 / 250
2021	£14,594,000	£14,054,000	£13,928,000	£146,103,000	£3,032,000	37 / 250
2020	£14,481,000	£15,446,000	£15,299,000	£30,693,000	£3,229,000	48 / 250

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Chester Diocesan Board Of Finance

What does The Chester Diocesan Board Of Finance do?

Church of England Diocesan Board of Finance. Funding of clergy stipends, housing, pensions. Advice to clergy and parishes.

How much income did The Chester Diocesan Board Of Finance report in 2024?

The Chester Diocesan Board Of Finance reported total income of £14.99m and reported expenditure of £16.41m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Chester Diocesan Board Of Finance?

The Chester Diocesan Board Of Finance has a program ratio of 108.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Chester Diocesan Board Of Finance registered as a charity?

The Chester Diocesan Board Of Finance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 September 1966 as charity number 248968. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs The Chester Diocesan Board Of Finance?

The Chester Diocesan Board Of Finance is governed by a board of 31 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Chester Diocesan Board Of Finance operate?

The Chester Diocesan Board Of Finance operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Chester Diocesan Board Of Finance a registered charity?

Yes — The Chester Diocesan Board Of Finance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 248968.