THE SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL EDUCATION TRUST

Registered charity 1058369 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL EDUCATION CENTRE

Using the cathedral as a unique living resource, the education centre seeks to help teachers cover a range of national curriculum subjects in imaginative ways. This is accomplished by offering experience based trails and workshops.Visitors are made to feel welcome and accepted and shown that the cathedral is an active centre of worship and pilgrimage for Christians.

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Latest income
£52k
Latest spending
£52k
Registered
1996
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity achieved a break-even result with a surplus of £219 for the year ended 31 March 2025, following a deficit in the previous year. Total unrestricted funds increased slightly to £109,583, which the trustees hold for future activities and continuity. The charity relies on grants, donations, and income from schools to fund its educational operations.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: Grant from Southwark Cathedral
“During the year the charity recorded a donation of £20,000 (2024 - £20,000), from Southwark Cathedral to represent the provision of rental space occupied by the Learning Centre. The Very Reverend Dr Mark Oakley, The Reverend Canon Wendy Robins and Mrs Linda Hutchinson are Trustees of both Southwark Cathedral Education Trust and Southwark Cathedral.” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout London

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£52k£52k
31/03/2024£47k£50k
31/03/2023£43k£45k
31/03/2022£53k£47k
31/03/2021£43k£63k

Common questions

Is THE SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL EDUCATION TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a break-even result with a surplus of £219 for the year ended 31 March 2025, following a deficit in the previous year. Total unrestricted funds increased slightly to £109,583, which the trustees hold for future activities and continuity. The charity relies on grants, donations, and income from schools to fund its educational operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.