The Norwich Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited
Also known as: Diocese of Norwich, The Mrs R J Colman Trust
Norwich Diocesan Board of Finance Limited was set up to promote, facilitate and assist with the work of the Church of England for the advancement of the Christian faith in the Diocese of Norwich and elsewhere, providing resources for Ministry and Mission.
Activities & Mission
Norwich Diocesan Board of Finance Limited was set up to promote, facilitate and assist with the work of the Church of England for the advancement of the Christian faith in the Diocese of Norwich and elsewhere, providing resources for Ministry and Mission.
Grants
The Norwich Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £1,636,000
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and religious activities
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 34% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 88). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 18% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £14,286,000 | £14,568,000 | £13,322,000 | £166,302,000 | £6,300,000 | 50 / 500 |
| 2024 | £13,438,000 | £13,006,000 | £12,331,000 | £164,877,000 | £6,300,000 | 51 / 500 |
| 2023 | £13,046,000 | £12,860,000 | £12,132,000 | £163,221,000 | £5,800,000 | 51 / 500 |
| 2022 | £13,681,000 | £12,229,000 | £11,388,000 | £162,226,000 | £5,900,000 | 45 / 500 |
| 2021 | £14,278,000 | £12,755,000 | £11,744,000 | £151,566,000 | £6,700,000 | 43 / 500 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Norwich Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited
What does The Norwich Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited do?
Norwich Diocesan Board of Finance Limited was set up to promote, facilitate and assist with the work of the Church of England for the advancement of the Christian faith in the Diocese of Norwich and elsewhere, providing resources for Ministry and Mission.
How much income did The Norwich Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited report in 2025?
The Norwich Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited reported total income of £14.29m and reported expenditure of £14.57m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Norwich Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited?
The Norwich Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited has a program ratio of 93.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 88 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Norwich Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited registered as a charity?
The Norwich Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 November 1966 as charity number 249318. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs The Norwich Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited?
The Norwich Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited is governed by a board of 21 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark Jeffries. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Norwich Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited operate?
The Norwich Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited operates across 2 areas: Norfolk and Suffolk.
Is The Norwich Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Norwich Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 249318.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Diocese of Norwich
- The Mrs R J Colman Trust
- The Norwich Diocesan Board of Finance Limited
- Diocese of Norwich
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated