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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.

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£8,809,794
Latest Expenditure
£8,593,903

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 52% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 306). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 41% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 8.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 30% 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 £5,802,655
Charitable Activities £1,093,682
Other Trading £525,603
Investments £1,387,854
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,081,511
Raising Funds £512,392
Governance £181,126
Grants to Institutions £0
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£8,809,794
£8,593,903£8,081,511£24,341,568£3,901,02514 / 0
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

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 2025?

The Southwark Diocesan Board Of Education (incorporated) reported total income of £8.81m and reported expenditure of £8.59m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 91.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 306 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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
30 January 1967
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
313001
Charity Number
313001

Trustees

Dr Anna hARRISON
Sarah Collymore
Also governs 1 other charity
The Rt Revd Dr Jonathan Martin Gainsborough
Also governs 2 other charities

Also Known As

  • Sdbe
  • Southwark Diocesan Board of Education

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