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The Hereford Diocesan Board Of Finance

Also known as: Hdbf

Promotion of Christianity

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Activities & Mission

Promotion of Christianity

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
£6,235,313
Latest Expenditure
£7,432,687

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 114.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,342,729
Charitable Activities £413,387
Other Trading £455,993
Investments £991,658
Other Income £31,546

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,143,590
Raising Funds £289,097
Governance £25,119
Grants to Institutions £555,482
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
£6,235,313
£7,432,687£7,143,590£95,094,443£1,751,52644 / 50
2023
£5,898,678
£7,196,763£6,977,809£91,129,272£1,873,70040 / 30
2022
£6,115,156
£6,867,848£6,651,288£93,226,168£2,170,58743 / 30
2021
£5,603,739
£6,736,701£6,494,452£90,986,696£3,247,07044 / 30
2020
£5,739,807
£6,475,839£6,292,193£83,068,498£4,037,10343 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Hereford Diocesan Board Of Finance

What does The Hereford Diocesan Board Of Finance do?

Promotion of Christianity

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

The Hereford Diocesan Board Of Finance reported total income of £6.24m and reported expenditure of £7.43m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

The Hereford Diocesan Board Of Finance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 October 1966 as charity number 249685. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs The Hereford Diocesan Board Of Finance?

The Hereford Diocesan Board Of Finance is governed by a board of 16 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Hereford Diocesan Board Of Finance operate?

The Hereford Diocesan Board Of Finance operates across 2 areas: Herefordshire and Shropshire.

Is The Hereford Diocesan Board Of Finance a registered charity?

Yes — The Hereford Diocesan Board Of Finance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 249685.

Details

Address
HEREFORD DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE
HEREFORD DIOCESAN BOARD OF EDUCATIO
THE PALACE
PALACE YARD
HEREFORD
HR4 9BL
Registration Date
18 October 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
249685
Charity Number
249685

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Trustees

Andrew Charles Wood
Andrew Terence Teale
Also governs 1 other charity
Anna Kingsmill-Vellacott
Charles Robson Houston
David James Clements
Emily Lauren Hill
Marion Shirley Shuttleworth
Nigel Anthony Sellar
Rev CHRISTOPHER KEVIN WILLIAM MOORE
Also governs 2 other charities
Rev Guy Spenser Cole
Rev Stephanie Ann Cecilia Fountain
The Right Reverend Richard Charles Jackson
Also governs 1 other charity
The Venerable Samantha Jane Hustwayte
Also governs 1 other charity
Venerable Derek Christopher Chedzey
Also governs 2 other charities

Also Known As

  • Hdbf

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