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The Southwark Diocesan Board Of Education (incorporated)

Also known as: Sdbe, Southwark Diocesan Board of Education

Primary function is to develop Church of England Education. Services are provided in the form of 1: Advice and Guidance to Teachers, Governors, Trustees and Chaplains. 2: Training and Development for School Staff and Governors 3: Project Manangement and support for the development of School Buildings and Facilities and 4: Support for the provision and development of Education Chaplaincy.

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Activities & Mission

Primary function is to develop Church of England Education. Services are provided in the form of 1: Advice and Guidance to Teachers, Governors, Trustees and Chaplains. 2: Training and Development for School Staff and Governors 3: Project Manangement and support for the development of School Buildings and Facilities and 4: Support for the provision and development of Education Chaplaincy.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£8,393,499
Latest Expenditure
£9,815,901

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 111.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 88% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 43% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 40% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,541,800
Charitable Activities £719,658
Other Trading £577,334
Investments £1,554,707
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £9,390,340
Raising Funds £425,561
Governance £41,009
Grants to Institutions £1,000
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
£8,393,499
£9,815,901£9,390,340£23,409,859£3,126,14816 / 0
2023
£8,068,217
£8,090,904£7,653,152£25,263,609£3,263,61617 / 0
2022
£8,879,019
£4,787,865£4,356,739£25,086,015£2,881,46216 / 0
2021
£9,233,771
£10,899,338£10,387,985£21,805,665£3,412,74316 / 0
2020
£17,278,524
£6,441,654£6,095,714£31,517,798£3,605,00015 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Southwark Diocesan Board Of Education (incorporated)

What does The Southwark Diocesan Board Of Education (incorporated) do?

Primary function is to develop Church of England Education. Services are provided in the form of 1: Advice and Guidance to Teachers, Governors, Trustees and Chaplains. 2: Training and Development for School Staff and Governors 3: Project Manangement and support for the development of School Buildings and Facilities and 4: Support for the provision and development of Education Chaplaincy.

How much income did The Southwark Diocesan Board Of Education (incorporated) report in 2024?

The Southwark Diocesan Board Of Education (incorporated) reported total income of £8.39m and reported expenditure of £9.82m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Southwark Diocesan Board Of Education (incorporated)?

The Southwark Diocesan Board Of Education (incorporated) has a program ratio of 111.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Southwark Diocesan Board Of Education (incorporated) registered as a charity?

The Southwark Diocesan Board Of Education (incorporated) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 January 1967 as charity number 313001. It has been registered for 59 years.

Who runs The Southwark Diocesan Board Of Education (incorporated)?

The Southwark Diocesan Board Of Education (incorporated) is governed by a board of 19 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Southwark Diocesan Board Of Education (incorporated) operate?

The Southwark Diocesan Board Of Education (incorporated) operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Southwark Diocesan Board Of Education (incorporated) a registered charity?

Yes — The Southwark Diocesan Board Of Education (incorporated) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313001.

Details

Address
Southwark Diocesan Board Of Edn
48 Union Street
LONDON
LONDON
SE1 1TD
Registration Date
30 January 1967
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
313001
Charity Number
313001

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Also Known As

  • Sdbe
  • Southwark Diocesan Board of Education

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