The Dean And Chapter Of St Davids Cathedral
Regular worship presented to the highest standards including a sequence of special services from Advent to Candlemass, outreach through our education and pilgrimage centre to schools and to visitors and pilgrims and a Ministry of Welcome to visitors to the Cathedral and the promotion of art and music through exhibitions and concerts.
Activities & Mission
Regular worship presented to the highest standards including a sequence of special services from Advent to Candlemass, outreach through our education and pilgrimage centre to schools and to visitors and pilgrims and a Ministry of Welcome to visitors to the Cathedral and the promotion of art and music through exhibitions and concerts.
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 Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 10% of UK Arts 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 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2019 — Cymdeithas Porth Y Twr (organisation 1043608)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,264,928 | £1,285,827 | £950,503 | £1,941,025 | £604,275 | 29 / 49 |
| 2023 | £1,209,534 | £1,393,764 | £922,659 | £1,916,015 | £589,585 | 19 / 42 |
| 2022 | £2,293,897 | £1,767,961 | £946,808 | £2,122,973 | £676,468 | 25 / 38 |
| 2021 | £787,675 | £998,640 | £798,279 | £1,678,797 | £1,234,545 | 28 / 38 |
| 2020 | £912,396 | £948,542 | £806,490 | £1,820,920 | £1,284,043 | 27 / 38 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Dean And Chapter Of St Davids Cathedral
What does The Dean And Chapter Of St Davids Cathedral do?
Regular worship presented to the highest standards including a sequence of special services from Advent to Candlemass, outreach through our education and pilgrimage centre to schools and to visitors and pilgrims and a Ministry of Welcome to visitors to the Cathedral and the promotion of art and music through exhibitions and concerts.
How much income did The Dean And Chapter Of St Davids Cathedral report in 2024?
The Dean And Chapter Of St Davids Cathedral reported total income of £1.26m and reported expenditure of £1.29m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Dean And Chapter Of St Davids Cathedral?
The Dean And Chapter Of St Davids Cathedral has a program ratio of 75.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Dean And Chapter Of St Davids Cathedral registered as a charity?
The Dean And Chapter Of St Davids Cathedral was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 November 2014 as charity number 1159118. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs The Dean And Chapter Of St Davids Cathedral?
The Dean And Chapter Of St Davids Cathedral is governed by a board of 20 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Dean And Chapter Of St Davids Cathedral operate?
The Dean And Chapter Of St Davids Cathedral operates in Pembrokeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Dean And Chapter Of St Davids Cathedral a registered charity?
Yes — The Dean And Chapter Of St Davids Cathedral is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159118.
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- 14 May 2026
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