The South London Church Fund And Southwark Diocesan Board Of Finance
Also known as: The Diocese of Southwark
Resourcing the Ministry and Mission in every parish Managing the number of clergy in post against budget, and collecting Fairer Shares contributionsProviding clergy training, housing, stipends, pension supporting parish based ministryContributing to national church institutionsProviding education & social outreach fundingProviding Diocesan Retreat House
Activities & Mission
Resourcing the Ministry and Mission in every parish Managing the number of clergy in post against budget, and collecting Fairer Shares contributionsProviding clergy training, housing, stipends, pension supporting parish based ministryContributing to national church institutionsProviding education & social outreach fundingProviding Diocesan Retreat House
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 67% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 77% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £28,536,000 | £28,159,000 | £28,159,000 | £302,018,000 | £2,968,000 | 78 / 0 |
| 2023 | £23,811,000 | £26,765,000 | £26,765,000 | £289,912,000 | £3,278,000 | 66 / 0 |
| 2022 | £26,120,000 | £25,907,000 | £25,683,000 | £306,119,000 | £6,200,000 | 58 / 0 |
| 2021 | £29,011,000 | £24,381,000 | £24,381,000 | £306,416,000 | £5,845,000 | 57 / 0 |
| 2020 | £25,278,000 | £23,904,000 | £23,880,000 | £289,134,000 | £5,100,000 | 61 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The South London Church Fund And Southwark Diocesan Board Of Finance
What does The South London Church Fund And Southwark Diocesan Board Of Finance do?
Resourcing the Ministry and Mission in every parish Managing the number of clergy in post against budget, and collecting Fairer Shares contributionsProviding clergy training, housing, stipends, pension supporting parish based ministryContributing to national church institutionsProviding education & social outreach fundingProviding Diocesan Retreat House
How much income did The South London Church Fund And Southwark Diocesan Board Of Finance report in 2024?
The South London Church Fund And Southwark Diocesan Board Of Finance reported total income of £28.54m and reported expenditure of £28.16m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The South London Church Fund And Southwark Diocesan Board Of Finance?
The South London Church Fund And Southwark Diocesan Board Of Finance has a program ratio of 98.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 67% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The South London Church Fund And Southwark Diocesan Board Of Finance registered as a charity?
The South London Church Fund And Southwark Diocesan Board Of Finance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 October 1966 as charity number 249678. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs The South London Church Fund And Southwark Diocesan Board Of Finance?
The South London Church Fund And Southwark Diocesan Board Of Finance is governed by a board of 35 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The South London Church Fund And Southwark Diocesan Board Of Finance operate?
The South London Church Fund And Southwark Diocesan Board Of Finance operates across 3 areas: Kent, Surrey and London.
Is The South London Church Fund And Southwark Diocesan Board Of Finance a registered charity?
Yes — The South London Church Fund And Southwark Diocesan Board Of Finance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 249678.
Details
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BOROUGH HIGH STREET
LONDON
SE1 1HW
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Diocese of Southwark
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated