The Coventry Diocesan Board Of Finance LTD
Also known as: Coventry Diocese - Diocese of Coventry
The activities of the Coventry Diocesan Board of Finance Limited are wide but its primary activity is to support the clergy of the Diocese through the payment of stipends, the management and maintenance of parsonages and other ministerial housing and provide training and other support to both clergy and lay people in parishes across the Diocese.
Activities & Mission
The activities of the Coventry Diocesan Board of Finance Limited are wide but its primary activity is to support the clergy of the Diocese through the payment of stipends, the management and maintenance of parsonages and other ministerial housing and provide training and other support to both clergy and lay people in parishes across the Diocese.
Grants
The Coventry Diocesan Board Of Finance LTD makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £415,000
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- religious activities
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 95% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 347). How is this calculated?
Higher than 36% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 21% of UK Housing 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 | £9,792,000 | £13,072,000 | £12,411,000 | £97,393,000 | £5,103,000 | 49 / 418 |
| 2024 | £11,040,000 | £12,225,000 | £11,532,000 | £102,085,000 | £2,573,000 | 46 / 418 |
| 2023 | £10,326,000 | £11,652,000 | £10,987,000 | £96,383,000 | £2,283,000 | 42 / 418 |
| 2022 | £11,135,000 | £12,056,000 | £11,543,000 | £94,096,000 | £1,660,000 | 43 / 410 |
| 2021 | £9,424,000 | £9,740,000 | £9,259,000 | £99,339,000 | £2,023,000 | 44 / 405 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Coventry Diocesan Board Of Finance LTD
What does The Coventry Diocesan Board Of Finance LTD do?
The activities of the Coventry Diocesan Board of Finance Limited are wide but its primary activity is to support the clergy of the Diocese through the payment of stipends, the management and maintenance of parsonages and other ministerial housing and provide training and other support to both clergy and lay people in parishes across the Diocese.
How much income did The Coventry Diocesan Board Of Finance LTD report in 2025?
The Coventry Diocesan Board Of Finance LTD reported total income of £9.79m and reported expenditure of £13.07m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Coventry Diocesan Board Of Finance LTD?
The Coventry Diocesan Board Of Finance LTD has a program ratio of 126.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 347 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Coventry Diocesan Board Of Finance LTD registered as a charity?
The Coventry Diocesan Board Of Finance LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 1966 as charity number 247828. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs The Coventry Diocesan Board Of Finance LTD?
The Coventry Diocesan Board Of Finance LTD is governed by a board of 22 trustees. The chair of trustees is STEPHEN JOHN COOMBER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Coventry Diocesan Board Of Finance LTD operate?
The Coventry Diocesan Board Of Finance LTD operates across 2 areas: Coventry City and Warwickshire.
Is The Coventry Diocesan Board Of Finance LTD a registered charity?
Yes — The Coventry Diocesan Board Of Finance LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 247828.
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Registry Information
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Coventry Diocese - Diocese of Coventry
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated