THE LAMBETH CONFERENCE
Every 10 years or so, the Archbishop of Canterbury invites the bishops of the Anglican Communion to join with him in prayer, study and discernment. The Lambeth Conference was planned for July 2020 in Canterbury Cathedral and the University of Kent. Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic the Lambeth Conference will now take place in July 2022.
Objects
THE CHARITY IS ESTABLISHED FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, BY THE PROMOTION OF MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND COLLECTIVE SPIRITUAL FORMATION AMONG THE BISHOPS OF THE WORLDWIDE ANGLICAN COMMUNION, A GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP OF DULY CONSTITUTED PROVINCES AND REGIONAL CHURCHES WHICH ARE IN COMMUNION WITH THE SEE OF CANTERBURY. FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, BY TEACHING AND TRAINING THE BISHOPS AND SPOUSES OF BISHOPS OF THE WORLDWIDE ANGLICAN COMMUNION TO FULFIL THEIR ROLES, AND THROUGH THEM TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN THE WIDER WORLD.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity was effectively dormant in 2024, resulting in a net expenditure of £27,537 against income of £60,784. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £1,383,370 at year-end, with free reserves defined as £1,150,997. The trustees confirm adequate resources exist to continue operations for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees’ policy was to have sufficient funds available to meet any future cash flow requirements.” — page 6
“During 2024, The Lambeth Conference made a payment of £80,000 to the Anglican Consultative Council (2023: £628,740) under the Phase 3 of the Lambeth Conference, as also included in note 2, to continue the ‘EMAC’ Episcopal Ministry under the leadership of Bishop Jo Wells.” — page 15
“As well as direct grants and donated staff time, the ACC provides the Lambeth Conference with free office space and facilities, free meeting rooms and paid accommodation and subsistence.”
“During 2024, The Lambeth Conference made a payment of £80,000 to the Anglican Consultative Council (2023: £628,740) under the Phase 3 of the Lambeth Conference, as also included in note 2, to continue the ‘EMAC’ Episcopal Ministry under the leadership of Bishop Jo Wells.” — page 15
“As well as direct grants and donated staff time, the ACC provides the Lambeth Conference with free office space and facilities, free meeting rooms and paid accommodation and subsistence.”
“During 2024, The Lambeth Conference made a payment of £80,000 to the Anglican Consultative Council (2023: £628,740) under the Phase 3 of the Lambeth Conference, as also included in note 2, to continue the ‘EMAC’ Episcopal Ministry under the leadership of Bishop Jo Wells.” — page 15
“As well as direct grants and donated staff time, the ACC provides the Lambeth Conference with free office space and facilities, free meeting rooms and paid accommodation and subsistence.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2023)
Trustees
- Beverly Gail Jullien
- CHRISTOPHER QUENTIN LAWRENCE
- Carl David Hughes
- Ijeoma Ajibade
- The Rt Revd Anthony Dangasuk Poggo
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £61k | £88k |
| 31/12/2023 | £746k | £837k |
| 31/12/2022 | £4.3m | £7.2m |
| 31/12/2021 | £490k | £700k |
| 31/12/2020 | £265k | £767k |
Common questions
Is THE LAMBETH CONFERENCE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity was effectively dormant in 2024, resulting in a net expenditure of £27,537 against income of £60,784. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £1,383,370 at year-end, with free reserves defined as £1,150,997. The trustees confirm adequate resources exist to continue operations for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE LAMBETH CONFERENCE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE LAMBETH CONFERENCE as a grant recipient include THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £250k | To advance the Christian religion |