The Rochester Cathedral Trust

Promote the religious and charitable work of the Church of England; providing extra support for all/any of the charitable purposes to which the capitular revenues of the Chapter of Rochester Cathedral are applicable, especially the preservation, maintenance and development of Rochester Cathedral.

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Activities & 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

Medway

Financial Information

Latest Income

£165,927

Latest Expenditure

£162,895

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 32.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 21% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 82.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 19% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 18.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 13% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £618,791

Charitable Activities £25,254

Other Trading £0

Investments £70

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £211,664

Raising Funds £45,987

Governance £1,854

Grants to Institutions £209,810

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 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£165,927	£162,895				0 / 0
2024	£205,162	£136,454				0 / 0
2023	£359,916	£283,004				0 / 0
2022	£90,999	£493,235				0 / 0
2021	£644,115	£257,651	£211,664	£701,955	£107,323	0 / 16

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Rochester Cathedral Trust

What does The Rochester Cathedral Trust do?

How much income did The Rochester Cathedral Trust report in 2025?

The Rochester Cathedral Trust reported total income of £166k and reported expenditure of £163k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Rochester Cathedral Trust?

The Rochester Cathedral Trust has a program ratio of 32.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Rochester Cathedral Trust registered as a charity?

The Rochester Cathedral Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 April 1985 as charity number 291616. It has been registered for 41 years.

Who runs The Rochester Cathedral Trust?

The Rochester Cathedral Trust is governed by a board of 16 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Rochester Cathedral Trust operate?

The Rochester Cathedral Trust operates in Medway, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Rochester Cathedral Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Rochester Cathedral Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 291616.