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The Chichester Diocesan Fund And Board Of Finance (incorporated)

The charity's principal activity is to promote, assist and advance the work of the Church of England in the Diocese of Chichester.

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Activities & Mission

The charity's principal activity is to promote, assist and advance the work of the Church of England in the Diocese of Chichester.

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
£22,057,000
Latest Expenditure
£21,132,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 54% 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 0.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 71% 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 £16,763,000
Charitable Activities £848,000
Other Trading £792,000
Investments £2,603,000
Other Income £1,051,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £20,983,000
Raising Funds £149,000
Governance £40,000
Grants to Institutions £2,895,000
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£22,057,000
£21,132,000£20,983,000£337,418,000£5,046,00063 / 76
2023
£21,263,000
£22,057,000£21,918,000£327,943,000£5,400,00061 / 75
2022
£19,706,000
£19,098,000£18,934,000£320,813,000£5,984,00062 / 76
2021
£17,872,000
£17,928,000£17,742,000£313,728,000£5,932,00063 / 76
2020
£17,831,000
£17,707,000£17,548,000£283,276,000£5,738,00053 / 140

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Chichester Diocesan Fund And Board Of Finance (incorporated)

What does The Chichester Diocesan Fund And Board Of Finance (incorporated) do?

The charity's principal activity is to promote, assist and advance the work of the Church of England in the Diocese of Chichester.

How much income did The Chichester Diocesan Fund And Board Of Finance (incorporated) report in 2024?

The Chichester Diocesan Fund And Board Of Finance (incorporated) reported total income of £22.06m and reported expenditure of £21.13m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Chichester Diocesan Fund And Board Of Finance (incorporated)?

The Chichester Diocesan Fund And Board Of Finance (incorporated) has a program ratio of 95.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Chichester Diocesan Fund And Board Of Finance (incorporated) registered as a charity?

The Chichester Diocesan Fund And Board Of Finance (incorporated) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 July 1965 as charity number 243134. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs The Chichester Diocesan Fund And Board Of Finance (incorporated)?

The Chichester Diocesan Fund And Board Of Finance (incorporated) is governed by a board of 23 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Chichester Diocesan Fund And Board Of Finance (incorporated) operate?

The Chichester Diocesan Fund And Board Of Finance (incorporated) operates across 3 areas: Brighton And Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex.

Is The Chichester Diocesan Fund And Board Of Finance (incorporated) a registered charity?

Yes — The Chichester Diocesan Fund And Board Of Finance (incorporated) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 243134.

Details

Address
CHURCH HOUSE
211 NEW CHURCH ROAD
HOVE
BN3 4ED
Registration Date
22 July 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
243134
Charity Number
243134

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Trustees

Amelia Dawn Zenobia Murphy
Gary Stephen Hoyles
Also governs 1 other charity
Gillian Mary Bradnam
Janet Christina Nay
Margaret Caroline Lumley
Nigel Martin Stalley
Rev Helen Louise Fontana Garratt
Rev JAMES ALEXANDER DI CASTIGLIONE
Rt. Rev Ruth Kathleen Frances Bushyager
Also governs 2 other charities
SARA JANE STONOR DL
Also governs 2 other charities
The Right Reverend William Peter Guy Hazlewood
The Venerable Angela Frances Martin
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

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