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THE DEAN AND CHAPTER OF LLANDAFF CATHEDRAL

Registered charity 1159090 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

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Latest income
£1.2m
Latest spending
£1.1m
Registered
2014
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted general funds recorded a surplus of £11,367 for the year, bringing total unrestricted funds to £7,523,323. The trustees report that net current assets on unrestricted funds were £307,517, representing 4.24 months of 2025’s budgeted expenditure, which fell short of the previous policy target of 6-12 months. Consequently, the trustees approved a revised reserves policy targeting a minimum of 4 months' future budgeted expenditure.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £60,001 - £70,000 — below the median for charities its size (£70k)
“One employee received pay over £60,000 in this year.” — page 42
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
“One employee received pay over £60,000 in this year.” — page 42
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: minimum of 4 months’ future budgeted expenditure (held: £7.5m)
“Chapter has approved a revised Reserves Policy which targets holding cash to cover a minimum of 4 months’ future budgeted expenditure.” — page 19
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Dean and Chapter received grant funding from the Benefact Trust.
“In 2024, we received £16,603 for a project relating to the development and maintenance of our website.” — page 15
“The Dean and Chapter received £76,047 in grant funding from this scheme in 2024.” — page 15
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Dean and Chapter received grant funding from the Listed Places of Worship VAT Scheme.
“In 2024, we received £16,603 for a project relating to the development and maintenance of our website.” — page 15
“The Dean and Chapter received £76,047 in grant funding from this scheme in 2024.” — page 15
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Xeinadin Audit Limited. Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)

Total income
£1.2m
Total spending
£1.1m
Cost of raising funds
£79k
Reserves (reported)
£7.8m
Employees
12

Reported reserves equal ~83.6 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

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

Operates in: Bridgend · Caerphilly · Cardiff · Merthyr Tydfil · Neath Port Talbot · Rhondda Cynon Taff · Vale Of Glamorgan

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£1.2m£1.1m
31/12/2024£1.0m£949k
31/12/2023£1.2m£983k
31/12/2022£719k£752k
31/12/2021£635k£557k

Common questions

Is THE DEAN AND CHAPTER OF LLANDAFF CATHEDRAL financially healthy?

The accounts state that unrestricted general funds recorded a surplus of £11,367 for the year, bringing total unrestricted funds to £7,523,323. The trustees report that net current assets on unrestricted funds were £307,517, representing 4.24 months of 2025’s budgeted expenditure, which fell short of the previous policy target of 6-12 months. Consequently, the trustees approved a revised reserves policy targeting a minimum of 4 months' future budgeted expenditure. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Xeinadin Audit Limited.

What does the highest-paid employee of THE DEAN AND CHAPTER OF LLANDAFF CATHEDRAL earn?

Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.