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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£47,309,000
Latest Expenditure
£51,492,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 94% of UK Housing charities with income over £10M (sample: 312). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 37% of UK Housing charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £35,358,000
Charitable Activities £3,792,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £7,247,000
Other Income £912,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £50,005,000
Raising Funds £1,487,000
Governance £354,000
Grants to Institutions £2,091,000
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
£47,309,000
£51,492,000£50,005,000£511,875,000£5,700,000123 / 5
2023
£49,900,000
£56,600,000£55,200,000£503,800,000£8,000,000112 / 5
2022
£52,000,000
£54,100,000£52,200,000£507,000,000£7,500,000125 / 5
2021
£47,800,000
£49,500,000£46,800,000£516,000,000£8,100,00088 / 5
2020
£44,400,000
£47,200,000£44,300,000£487,200,000£5,100,00084 / 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

Address
Diocese of London
London Diocesan House
36 Causton Street
London
SW1P 4AU
Registration Date
18 July 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
241083
Charity Number
241083

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Trustees

Rt Revd Dr Emma Gwynneth Ineson Chair
Also governs 3 other charities
Archdeacon of Hampstead
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr CHRISTOPHER ROY MASON WARD
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Jonathan Edward Bayliss
Also governs 1 other charity
Jonathan Wolstenholme
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JOSILE WENUS ALEXANDRA MUNRO
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Mervyn Ivor James Hogg
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Miss A Mclntyre
Mr D Hurst
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Peter Sinclair
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Rev Aidan Dominic Bartlett
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Rev MICHAEL ROBERT JOHN NEVILLE
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Rev Thomas Watts
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Rt Revd Lusa Nsenga-Ngoy
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Stephen Garside
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The Revd G Hunter
The Rt Revd Dr Anderson Harris Mithra Jeremiah
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The Venerable Katherine Jane Hedderly
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The Venerable Peter James Farley-Moore
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The Very Revd Andrew Tremlett
Also governs 2 other charities
Venerable Catherine Ruth Pickford
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Zi Ken Toh
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Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Ldf

Data & trust

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