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The Liverpool Diocesan Board Of Finance

The development and implementation of mission and church growth strategies.The provision of advisory services to bishops, parishes, schools and church bodies (mainly through employed staff).The support, training, payment and housing of clergy.The support and training of lay people.The management and development of staff members.Contributing to the national work of the Church of England.

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Activities & Mission

The development and implementation of mission and church growth strategies.The provision of advisory services to bishops, parishes, schools and church bodies (mainly through employed staff).The support, training, payment and housing of clergy.The support and training of lay people.The management and development of staff members.Contributing to the national work of the Church of England.

Grants

The Liverpool Diocesan Board Of Finance makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£1,915,101
Who it helps
children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
education and training, religious activities and the environment, conservation, or heritage

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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 10 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£14,630,597
Latest Expenditure
£14,423,354

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 57% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 291). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 43% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 44% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £12,398,922
Charitable Activities £358,774
Other Trading £0
Investments £852,289
Other Income £1,020,612

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £14,052,583
Raising Funds £0
Governance £278,525
Grants to Institutions £1,915,101
Other Expenditure £370,771

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£14,630,597
£14,423,354£14,052,583£50,555,905£3,800,00088 / 0
2024
£15,757,726
£14,865,458£14,534,513£50,493,220£3,400,00083 / 0
2023
£14,276,193
£14,301,235£14,040,705£49,152,245£3,200,00074 / 0
2022
£15,393,895
£14,726,025£14,513,503£48,882,409£3,000,00062 / 0
2021
£15,003,528
£14,574,072£14,366,772£48,758,313£3,500,00059 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Liverpool Diocesan Board Of Finance

What does The Liverpool Diocesan Board Of Finance do?

The development and implementation of mission and church growth strategies.The provision of advisory services to bishops, parishes, schools and church bodies (mainly through employed staff).The support, training, payment and housing of clergy.The support and training of lay people.The management and development of staff members.Contributing to the national work of the Church of England.

How much income did The Liverpool Diocesan Board Of Finance report in 2025?

The Liverpool Diocesan Board Of Finance reported total income of £14.63m and reported expenditure of £14.42m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Liverpool Diocesan Board Of Finance?

The Liverpool Diocesan Board Of Finance has a program ratio of 96.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 291 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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

The Liverpool Diocesan Board Of Finance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 1966 as charity number 249740. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs The Liverpool Diocesan Board Of Finance?

The Liverpool Diocesan Board Of Finance is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Liverpool Diocesan Board Of Finance operate?

The Liverpool Diocesan Board Of Finance operates across 10 areas, including Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Halton and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Liverpool Diocesan Board Of Finance a registered charity?

Yes — The Liverpool Diocesan Board Of Finance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 249740.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
14 November 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
249740
Charity Number
249740

Trustees

Angela Michele Matthewson
Also governs 1 other charity
Canon Margaret Anne Swinson
Ian Crowe
Philip John Stott
Rev Canon Peter William Dawkin
Rev Nicholas Johnson
Rt Rev Simon Joseph Robinson
Stephen Philip Derringer
The Venerable Dr Miranda Threlfall-Holmes
Also governs 2 other charities
Venerable Peter Hendry Spiers
Also governs 1 other charity
Venerable Simon John Plumley Fisher

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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