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.
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.
Grants
The St Albans Diocesan Board Of Finance makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £1,557,000
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, overseas aid or famine relief, religious activities and the environment, conservation, or heritage
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 7% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 88). How is this calculated?
Higher than 7% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 5% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £35,716,000 | £32,106,000 | £22,364,000 | £214,935,000 | £53,000,000 | 53 / 0 |
| 2024 | £22,858,000 | £21,666,000 | £20,831,000 | £214,603,000 | £13,911,000 | 49 / 0 |
| 2023 | £22,725,000 | £23,055,000 | £20,359,000 | £205,899,000 | £4,651,000 | 49 / 400 |
| 2022 | £23,852,000 | £21,675,000 | £19,497,000 | £203,039,000 | £5,602,000 | 48 / 0 |
| 2021 | £25,312,000 | £22,332,000 | £18,668,000 | £202,634,000 | £4,580,000 | 34 / 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 2025?
The St Albans Diocesan Board Of Finance reported total income of £35.72m and reported expenditure of £32.11m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 62.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 88 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.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The St Alban's Diocesan Board of Finance
- St Albans D B F
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated