The Rochester Diocesan Society And Board Of Finance

Also known as: Diocese of Rochester, Rochester Diocese

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN THE AREAS OF WEST KENT AND SOUTH EAST LONDON, WITH SUPPORT BEING GIVEN TO PARISHES, PEOPLE AND ORGANISATIONS IN THOSE AREAS

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Activities & Mission

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN THE AREAS OF WEST KENT AND SOUTH EAST LONDON, WITH SUPPORT BEING GIVEN TO PARISHES, PEOPLE AND ORGANISATIONS IN THOSE AREAS

Grants

The Rochester Diocesan Society And Board Of Finance makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to: organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025): £502,156
Who it helps: other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports: religious activities

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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

Bexley Bromley Kent Medway

Financial Information

Latest Income

£13,142,309

Latest Expenditure

£16,083,017

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 117.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 97% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 88). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 34% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 37% 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 £11,502,186

Charitable Activities £962,970

Other Trading £0

Investments £677,153

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £15,394,200

Raising Funds £688,817

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £502,156

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£13,142,309	£16,083,017	£15,394,200	£83,161,755	£9,891,955	61 / 200
2024	£12,655,460	£14,449,693	£13,853,733	£82,150,000	£1,189,000	58 / 200
2023	£11,594,800	£14,099,106	£13,507,261	£80,824,872	£10,912,382	56 / 200
2022	£11,456,558	£13,724,099	£13,082,283	£77,652,681	£2,607,547	59 / 200
2021	£11,860,014	£13,374,317	£12,825,003	£82,195,446	£5,143,353	59 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Rochester Diocesan Society And Board Of Finance

What does The Rochester Diocesan Society And Board Of Finance do?

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN THE AREAS OF WEST KENT AND SOUTH EAST LONDON, WITH SUPPORT BEING GIVEN TO PARISHES, PEOPLE AND ORGANISATIONS IN THOSE AREAS

How much income did The Rochester Diocesan Society And Board Of Finance report in 2025?

The Rochester Diocesan Society And Board Of Finance reported total income of £13.14m and reported expenditure of £16.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Rochester Diocesan Society And Board Of Finance?

The Rochester Diocesan Society And Board Of Finance has a program ratio of 117.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 88 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Rochester Diocesan Society And Board Of Finance registered as a charity?

The Rochester Diocesan Society And Board Of Finance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 September 1966 as charity number 249339. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs The Rochester Diocesan Society And Board Of Finance?

The Rochester Diocesan Society And Board Of Finance is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Rochester Diocesan Society And Board Of Finance operate?

The Rochester Diocesan Society And Board Of Finance operates across 4 areas: Bexley, Bromley, Kent and Medway.

Is The Rochester Diocesan Society And Board Of Finance a registered charity?

Yes — The Rochester Diocesan Society And Board Of Finance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 249339.