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The St Albans Diocesan Board Of Finance

Also known as: The St Alban's Diocesan Board of Finance, St Albans D B F

To promote, aid and further the work of the Church of England in the St Albans Diocese.Under Living Gods Love, which was launched in January 2011, the St Albans DBF; deploys the clergy, pays stipends and provides housing for stipendiary clergy; recruits and trains the clergy and readers; offers advice on places of worship; promotes parochial stewardship; develops youth work; promotes RE.

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Activities & Mission

To promote, aid and further the work of the Church of England in the St Albans Diocese.Under Living Gods Love, which was launched in January 2011, the St Albans DBF; deploys the clergy, pays stipends and provides housing for stipendiary clergy; recruits and trains the clergy and readers; offers advice on places of worship; promotes parochial stewardship; develops youth work; promotes RE.

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

Latest Income
£22,858,000
Latest Expenditure
£21,666,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 40% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 40% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.7%
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 £13,347,000
Charitable Activities £3,871,000
Other Trading £393,000
Investments £3,567,000
Other Income £1,678,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £20,831,000
Raising Funds £835,000
Governance £174,000
Grants to Institutions £685,000
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
£22,858,000
£21,666,000£20,831,000£214,603,000£13,911,00049 / 0
2023
£22,725,000
£23,055,000£20,359,000£205,899,000£4,651,00049 / 400
2022
£23,852,000
£21,675,000£19,497,000£203,039,000£5,602,00048 / 0
2021
£25,312,000
£22,332,000£18,668,000£202,634,000£4,580,00034 / 0
2020
£25,738,000
£21,977,000£19,060,000£191,358,000£4,423,00031 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The St Albans Diocesan Board Of Finance

What does The St Albans Diocesan Board Of Finance do?

To promote, aid and further the work of the Church of England in the St Albans Diocese.Under Living Gods Love, which was launched in January 2011, the St Albans DBF; deploys the clergy, pays stipends and provides housing for stipendiary clergy; recruits and trains the clergy and readers; offers advice on places of worship; promotes parochial stewardship; develops youth work; promotes RE.

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

The St Albans Diocesan Board Of Finance reported total income of £22.86m and reported expenditure of £21.67m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The St Albans Diocesan Board Of Finance?

The St Albans Diocesan Board Of Finance has a program ratio of 91.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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

The St Albans Diocesan Board Of Finance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 September 1966 as charity number 248887. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs The St Albans Diocesan Board Of Finance?

The St Albans Diocesan Board Of Finance is governed by a board of 20 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The St Albans Diocesan Board Of Finance operate?

The St Albans Diocesan Board Of Finance operates across 5 areas, including Barnet, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The St Albans Diocesan Board Of Finance a registered charity?

Yes — The St Albans Diocesan Board Of Finance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 248887.

Details

Address
HOLYWELL LODGE
41 HOLYWELL HILL
ST ALBANS
AL1 1HE
Registration Date
26 September 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
248887
Charity Number
248887

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Trustees

Andrew Charles Brown
Also governs 2 other charities
DR D W DALLINGER
Edward DAVID Roberts
Emma Claire Sivyer
James Watson Stewart
Mary Eryl Butcher
Also governs 1 other charity
Nigel Kenneth Challis
Philip Richard Lindley
Also governs 3 other charities
Rev CHARLES EDWARD CAMERON HUDSON
Rev Christopher Richard Hargrave Kilgour
Also governs 2 other charities
Rev Kaushal David
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Tolulope Ademuyiwa George
Revd Dr Sarah Louise Forrest
Also governs 1 other charity
Thomas John Snell
Thomas Richard Nettleton Otley
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • The St Alban's Diocesan Board of Finance
  • St Albans D B F

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