THE SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL EDUCATION TRUST
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.
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.
What the accounts disclose
“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
Funders the charity credits
- The Friends of Southwark Cathedral
Trustees
- The Revd Canon WENDY SHERIDAN ROBINSchair
- Dr Malcolm Baines
- Dr Michael John Brockett
- Helen Quintrell
- LINDA HUTCHINSON
- Rosalind Margaret Cordner
- The Very Revd Dr Mark Oakley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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.