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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.

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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.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£13,438,000
Latest Expenditure
£13,006,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 42% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 6.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 30% 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 £9,414,000
Charitable Activities £658,000
Other Trading £1,317,000
Investments £1,673,000
Other Income £376,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £12,331,000
Raising Funds £675,000
Governance £223,000
Grants to Institutions £1,180,000
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
£13,438,000
£13,006,000£12,331,000£164,877,000£6,300,00051 / 500
2023
£13,046,000
£12,860,000£12,132,000£163,221,000£5,800,00051 / 500
2022
£13,681,000
£12,229,000£11,388,000£162,226,000£5,900,00045 / 500
2021
£14,278,000
£12,755,000£11,744,000£151,566,000£6,700,00043 / 500
2020
£12,287,000
£12,315,000£11,879,000£147,669,000£2,800,00050 / 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 2024?

The Norwich Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited reported total income of £13.44m and reported expenditure of £13.01m for the financial year ending 2024, 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 91.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 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 20 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.

Details

Address
DIOCESAN HOUSE
109 DEREHAM ROAD
EASTON
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR9 5ES
Registration Date
11 November 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
249318
Charity Number
249318

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Trustees

Mark Jeffries Chair
Angela Shireen Robson
Catherine Howe
Kandara Rachelle KAMMOUN
Mark Allbrook
Paul Cracknell
Rev Stephen Thorp
Revd. Dr. Patrick Richmond
Rt Revd Graham Usher
Also governs 1 other charity
Susan Gail Martin
The Rt Revd Dr Jane Steen
Also governs 1 other charity
The Rt Revd Ian Bishop
The Ven Catherine Dobson
The Ven Keith James
Also governs 1 other charity
The Ven STEVEN JAMES BETTS
Also governs 2 other charities
The Very Revd Andrew Braddock
Also governs 1 other charity
Thompson Zulu
Virginia Edgecombe

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Diocese of Norwich
  • The Mrs R J Colman Trust
  • The Norwich Diocesan Board of Finance Limited
  • Diocese of Norwich

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14 May 2026
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