The London Diocesan Fund
Also known as: Ldf
The principal activity of the London Diocesan Fund is to serve and support the parishes and people within the Diocese of London in their mission of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. It does this operationally through the payment and housing of parish clergy and chaplaincies and support to their ministry.
Activities & Mission
The principal activity of the London Diocesan Fund is to serve and support the parishes and people within the Diocese of London in their mission of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. It does this operationally through the payment and housing of parish clergy and chaplaincies and support to their ministry.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 94% of UK Housing charities with income over £10M (sample: 312). How is this calculated?
Higher than 37% of UK Housing charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 27% of UK Housing charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £47,309,000 | £51,492,000 | £50,005,000 | £511,875,000 | £5,700,000 | 123 / 5 |
| 2023 | £49,900,000 | £56,600,000 | £55,200,000 | £503,800,000 | £8,000,000 | 112 / 5 |
| 2022 | £52,000,000 | £54,100,000 | £52,200,000 | £507,000,000 | £7,500,000 | 125 / 5 |
| 2021 | £47,800,000 | £49,500,000 | £46,800,000 | £516,000,000 | £8,100,000 | 88 / 5 |
| 2020 | £44,400,000 | £47,200,000 | £44,300,000 | £487,200,000 | £5,100,000 | 84 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The London Diocesan Fund
What does The London Diocesan Fund do?
The principal activity of the London Diocesan Fund is to serve and support the parishes and people within the Diocese of London in their mission of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. It does this operationally through the payment and housing of parish clergy and chaplaincies and support to their ministry.
How much income did The London Diocesan Fund report in 2024?
The London Diocesan Fund reported total income of £47.31m and reported expenditure of £51.49m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The London Diocesan Fund?
The London Diocesan Fund has a program ratio of 105.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% of UK Housing charities with income over £10M (sample of 312 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The London Diocesan Fund registered as a charity?
The London Diocesan Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 July 1966 as charity number 241083. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs The London Diocesan Fund?
The London Diocesan Fund is governed by a board of 43 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rt Revd Dr Emma Gwynneth Ineson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The London Diocesan Fund operate?
The London Diocesan Fund operates across 3 areas: Angola, Mozambique and London.
Is The London Diocesan Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The London Diocesan Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 241083.
Details
London Diocesan House
36 Causton Street
London
SW1P 4AU
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Ldf
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated