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The Salisbury Diocesan Board Of Finance

Also known as: Salisbury D B F

To promote and assist the work and purposes of the Church of England in the Diocese of Salisbury. This is achieved principally through the provision and support of ministry across the 459 parishes of the Diocese. The Board also provides advice, training and resources to clergy, laity and parishes all to support the life of the Church and the advancement of Christ's Kingdom.

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Activities & Mission

To promote and assist the work and purposes of the Church of England in the Diocese of Salisbury. This is achieved principally through the provision and support of ministry across the 459 parishes of the Diocese. The Board also provides advice, training and resources to clergy, laity and parishes all to support the life of the Church and the advancement of Christ's Kingdom.

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
£13,932,609
Latest Expenditure
£14,893,053

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 83% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 45% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 56% 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 £11,415,436
Charitable Activities £555,118
Other Trading £974,943
Investments £987,111
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £14,430,829
Raising Funds £311,798
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £150,426

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
£13,932,609
£14,893,053£14,430,829£131,330,126£517,05951 / 192
2023
£14,621,662
£14,817,565£14,375,143£130,629,403£1,896,55157 / 50
2022
£14,273,000
£15,017,000£14,557,000£125,587,000£2,692,00046 / 58
2021
£13,303,000
£14,762,000£14,375,000£128,439,000£4,003,00044 / 60
2020
£13,011,000
£14,524,000£14,155,000£125,666,000£3,163,00046 / 60

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Salisbury Diocesan Board Of Finance

What does The Salisbury Diocesan Board Of Finance do?

To promote and assist the work and purposes of the Church of England in the Diocese of Salisbury. This is achieved principally through the provision and support of ministry across the 459 parishes of the Diocese. The Board also provides advice, training and resources to clergy, laity and parishes all to support the life of the Church and the advancement of Christ's Kingdom.

How much income did The Salisbury Diocesan Board Of Finance report in 2024?

The Salisbury Diocesan Board Of Finance reported total income of £13.93m and reported expenditure of £14.89m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Salisbury Diocesan Board Of Finance?

The Salisbury Diocesan Board Of Finance has a program ratio of 103.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Salisbury Diocesan Board Of Finance registered as a charity?

The Salisbury Diocesan Board Of Finance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 March 1966 as charity number 240833. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs The Salisbury Diocesan Board Of Finance?

The Salisbury Diocesan Board Of Finance is governed by a board of 22 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Salisbury Diocesan Board Of Finance operate?

The Salisbury Diocesan Board Of Finance operates across 2 areas: Dorset and Wiltshire.

Is The Salisbury Diocesan Board Of Finance a registered charity?

Yes — The Salisbury Diocesan Board Of Finance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 240833.

Details

Address
Emmaus House
The Avenue
Wilton
SALISBURY
SP2 0FG
Registration Date
4 March 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
240833
Charity Number
240833

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Trustees

David Elliott
Elizabeth Jane McCormick
Keith Leslie
Kevin Bostick
LADY SARAH Diana Rowena Perceval GOOCH
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Christopher Beaumont
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Lucinda Holt
Rev Michael Keirle
Rev Stephanie Stevens
Rev Timothy Barker
Richard Ogilvie Merlot Chitty
Also governs 1 other charity
Rosemary Macdonald
Rt Revd Stephen David Lake
Simon Vandeleur
Also governs 1 other charity
The Rev Canon Andrew Nicholas Perry BA, MA
The Revd Canon Gerald Edward Richard Osborne
Also governs 1 other charity
The Rt Rev Dr Andrew Rumsey
The Rt Rev Karen Marisa Gorham
The Ven Penelope Sayer
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Salisbury D B F

Data & trust

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