The Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust
Also known as: H C P T, Hcpt - Hereford Cathedral, Hereford Cathedral Trust, Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust, Perpetual Trust
The Trust raises funds to support the work of the Chapter of Hereford Cathedral.
Activities & Mission
The Trust raises funds to support the work of the Chapter of Hereford Cathedral.
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 25% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 41% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 33% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £972,507 | £653,238 | £625,869 | £6,670,249 | £4,801,572 | 1 / 0 |
| 2023 | £487,326 | £428,007 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £1,006,404 | £436,291 | £359,493 | £5,881,275 | £5,251,953 | 2 / 3 |
| 2021 | £646,445 | £524,427 | £457,304 | £5,903,673 | £5,128,694 | 1 / 0 |
| 2020 | £2,013,242 | £1,122,058 | £1,075,132 | £5,282,964 | £4,530,909 | 2 / 300 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust
What does The Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust do?
The Trust raises funds to support the work of the Chapter of Hereford Cathedral.
How much income did The Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust report in 2024?
The Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust reported total income of £973k and reported expenditure of £653k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust?
The Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust has a program ratio of 64.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust registered as a charity?
The Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 November 1995 as charity number 1051168. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs The Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust?
The Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust operate?
The Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust operates across 2 areas: Herefordshire and Shropshire.
Is The Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1051168.
Details
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- H C P T
- Hcpt - Hereford Cathedral
- Hereford Cathedral Trust
- Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust
- Perpetual Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated