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The Lichfield Diocesan Board Of Finance (incorporated)

Also known as: Diocesan Board of Finance, Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance

The principal activity is to promote assist and advance the work of the Church of England in the Diocese of Lichfield and elsewhere, by acting as the financial executive of the Diocesan Synod. It oversees the resourcing of ministry within the Diocese and the financing of the work of the various diocesan bodies.

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Activities & Mission

The principal activity is to promote assist and advance the work of the Church of England in the Diocese of Lichfield and elsewhere, by acting as the financial executive of the Diocesan Synod. It oversees the resourcing of ministry within the Diocese and the financing of the work of the various diocesan bodies.

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£16,974,000
Latest Expenditure
£19,223,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 110.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 90% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 50% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 45% 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 £12,244,000
Charitable Activities £1,823,000
Other Trading £1,180,000
Investments £1,727,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £18,789,000
Raising Funds £434,000
Governance £210,000
Grants to Institutions £1,048,000
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
£16,974,000
£19,223,000£18,789,000£199,404,000£2,844,00072 / 12
2023
£17,249,000
£19,517,000£19,160,000£192,048,000£4,022,00069 / 12
2022
£27,990,000
£18,918,000£18,678,000£195,397,000£3,597,00068 / 10
2021
£17,063,000
£18,034,000£17,731,000£177,260,000£5,474,00075 / 12
2020
£16,557,000
£17,470,000£17,288,000£158,290,000£5,623,00088 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Lichfield Diocesan Board Of Finance (incorporated)

What does The Lichfield Diocesan Board Of Finance (incorporated) do?

The principal activity is to promote assist and advance the work of the Church of England in the Diocese of Lichfield and elsewhere, by acting as the financial executive of the Diocesan Synod. It oversees the resourcing of ministry within the Diocese and the financing of the work of the various diocesan bodies.

How much income did The Lichfield Diocesan Board Of Finance (incorporated) report in 2024?

The Lichfield Diocesan Board Of Finance (incorporated) reported total income of £16.97m and reported expenditure of £19.22m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Lichfield Diocesan Board Of Finance (incorporated)?

The Lichfield Diocesan Board Of Finance (incorporated) has a program ratio of 110.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 90% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Lichfield Diocesan Board Of Finance (incorporated) registered as a charity?

The Lichfield Diocesan Board Of Finance (incorporated) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 January 2005 as charity number 1107827. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs The Lichfield Diocesan Board Of Finance (incorporated)?

The Lichfield Diocesan Board Of Finance (incorporated) is governed by a board of 29 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Wright. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Lichfield Diocesan Board Of Finance (incorporated) operate?

The Lichfield Diocesan Board Of Finance (incorporated) operates across 6 areas, including Sandwell, Shropshire, Staffordshire and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Lichfield Diocesan Board Of Finance (incorporated) a registered charity?

Yes — The Lichfield Diocesan Board Of Finance (incorporated) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1107827.

Details

Address
Lichfield Diocesan Board Of Finance Inc
St. Marys House
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS13 7LD
Registration Date
27 January 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4006000
Charity Number
1107827

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Trustees

David Wright Chair
Amanda Robbie
ANDREW PAUL CHARLES
Angela Patricia Bernard
Dr Megan Rachel Smith
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr Paul Alexander Graetz
Dr SUSAN KAREN WELLER
Also governs 1 other charity
JOSEPHINE LOCKE
Also governs 1 other charity
Malcolm Maclean
MR TUG WILSON
PENELOPE ALLEN
Also governs 1 other charity
PHILIP DAVID COLEMAN
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Jane Lyon
Rev Lisa Ann Knight
Rev Michael Geoffrey Ipgrave
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Michael Metcalf
REV PREB BRAIN LEATHERS
Rt Revd Anne Hollinghurst
Rt Revd Janet McFarlane
Also governs 1 other charity
Rt Revd Paul Richard Thomas
Rt Revd Timothy Wambunya
Stephen Clifford
Stephen Robinson
The Venerable Nicholas Watson
Venerable Elizabeth Jackson

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Diocesan Board of Finance
  • Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance

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