Worcester Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited
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Activities & Mission
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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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 29% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?
Higher than 57% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 45% 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 | £10,631,000 | £9,285,000 | £9,143,000 | £89,798,000 | £4,678,000 | 48 / 0 |
| 2023 | £10,080,000 | £9,960,000 | £9,780,000 | £85,070,000 | £4,240,000 | 46 / 0 |
| 2022 | £9,184,000 | £8,824,000 | £8,765,000 | £78,274,000 | £4,073,000 | 47 / 0 |
| 2021 | £8,162,000 | £8,812,000 | £8,270,000 | £80,531,000 | £4,088,000 | 50 / 0 |
| 2020 | £8,887,000 | £8,411,000 | £8,265,000 | £74,833,000 | £4,613,000 | 52 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Worcester Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited
What does Worcester Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited do?
MEETING THE COSTS OF CLERGY STIPENDS, PENSIONS CONTRIBUTIONS, HOUSING, TRAINING TOGETHER WITH DIOCESAN ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT FOR MISSION AND MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN THE DIOCESE OF WORCESTER.
How much income did Worcester Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited report in 2024?
Worcester Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited reported total income of £10.63m and reported expenditure of £9.29m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Worcester Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited?
Worcester Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited has a program ratio of 86.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 29% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Worcester Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited registered as a charity?
Worcester Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 May 1966 as charity number 247778. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs Worcester Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited?
Worcester Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited is governed by a board of 17 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Worcester Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited operate?
Worcester Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited operates across 5 areas, including Dudley, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Worcester Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Worcester Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 247778.
Details
16 Lowesmoor Wharf
WORCESTER
WR1 2RS
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