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The Ely Diocesan Board Of Finance

To promote, facilitate and assist with the work and purposes of the Church of England, for the advancement of the Christian faith in the Diocese of Ely and elsewhere.

Activities & Mission

To promote, facilitate and assist with the work and purposes of the Church of England, for the advancement of the Christian faith in the Diocese of Ely and elsewhere.

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
£11,110,000
Latest Expenditure
£11,818,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 76% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 38% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 29% 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 £6,902,000
Charitable Activities £258,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,179,000
Other Income £771,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £11,222,000
Raising Funds £596,000
Governance £243,000
Grants to Institutions £653,000
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
£11,110,000
£11,818,000£11,222,000£197,806,000£4,800,00041 / 0
2023
£10,928,000
£11,994,000£11,384,000£195,353,000£6,600,00038 / 0
2022
£12,418,000
£11,096,000£10,741,000£181,006,000£5,670,00035 / 0
2021
£10,569,000
£10,830,000£8,888,000£185,010,000£7,200,00036 / 0
2020
£10,292,000
£10,750,000£10,481,000£168,076,000£6,400,00044 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Ely Diocesan Board Of Finance

What does The Ely Diocesan Board Of Finance do?

To promote, facilitate and assist with the work and purposes of the Church of England, for the advancement of the Christian faith in the Diocese of Ely and elsewhere.

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

The Ely Diocesan Board Of Finance reported total income of £11.11m and reported expenditure of £11.82m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Ely Diocesan Board Of Finance?

The Ely Diocesan Board Of Finance has a program ratio of 101.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 76% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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

The Ely Diocesan Board Of Finance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 November 1965 as charity number 245456. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs The Ely Diocesan Board Of Finance?

The Ely Diocesan Board Of Finance is governed by a board of 27 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Ely Diocesan Board Of Finance operate?

The Ely Diocesan Board Of Finance operates across 2 areas: Cambridgeshire and Norfolk.

Is The Ely Diocesan Board Of Finance a registered charity?

Yes — The Ely Diocesan Board Of Finance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 245456.

Details

Address
Etheldreda House
206 Wellington Road
Lancaster Way Business Park
Ely
CAMBS.
Registration Date
3 November 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
245456
Charity Number
245456

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Trustees

Canon Dr. MARY FELICITY COOKE
Canon Francis William Miles Burkitt
Also governs 1 other charity
Canon Simon John Kershaw
Also governs 1 other charity
Christopher Denis Anton Falvey
Christopher Jeffrey Jonathan Smith
Christopher John Townsend
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Alex Hughes
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr CHRISTOPHER ANDREW STANFORD-BEALE
Dr Jonathan Paul Chaplin
Elain Margaret Levitt
Felicity Ann Watson
Janet Rosemary Perrett
John Pigott
Lindsay Jane Davies
Rev Canon Robert Mackley
REV DANIEL JOHN DRIVER
Rev Dr Elizabeth Ruth Cope
Also governs 2 other charities
Rev Natalie Janis Andrews
Rev Philip Michael Howson
Also governs 2 other charities
Rev Richard Harlow
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Sarah Catherine Gower
Also governs 2 other charities
Reverend Canon Rebecca Mary Dyball
THE VERY REVEREND MARK PHILIP JOHN BONNEY
Also governs 3 other charities

Sectors & Classifications

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