GLOUCESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF EDUCATION
To advance or assist in the advancement of education consistent with the faith and practice of the Church of England for the public benefit in the Diocese of Gloucester, in particular by carrying out the functions of the Diocesan Board of Education for the Diocese under the provisions of the DBE Measure (2021).
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity had unrestricted reserves of £nil at the year end, which is below its stated policy target of three months' budgeted unrestricted expenditure (£134k). The trustees acknowledge that the current financial position is reliant on releases from restricted capital funds and is not sustainable in the long term, though they maintain a going concern basis due to expected ongoing grants.
What the accounts disclose
“Employees earning between £70,001 and £80,000 1” — page 22
“At the year end, the GDBE had Enil (2023: £(19,279)) unrestricted reserves” — page 7
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- The Venerable Katrina Ruth Goldie Scottchair
- Barry Crawford McMaster
- Bernice Tricia Webber-Brown
- Canon Rachel Elizabeth Howie
- Dr Joan Margaret Grills
- Emma Joanne Mignaud
- Guy Rees Phillips
- Ian Bradley Moore
- Jonathon Paul Millin
- Julian Thornton Grail
- Rev Alice Jaye Wood
- Susan Elizabeth Padfield
- The Right Reverend Rachel Treweek
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £523k | £738k |
| 31/12/2023 | £611k | £631k |
| 31/12/2022 | £179k | £179k |
Common questions
Is GLOUCESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF EDUCATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity had unrestricted reserves of £nil at the year end, which is below its stated policy target of three months' budgeted unrestricted expenditure (£134k). The trustees acknowledge that the current financial position is reliant on releases from restricted capital funds and is not sustainable in the long term, though they maintain a going concern basis due to expected ongoing grants. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of GLOUCESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF EDUCATION earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band.
Who funds GLOUCESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF EDUCATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GLOUCESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF EDUCATION as a grant recipient include THE FOUNDATION OF SAINT MATTHIAS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FOUNDATION OF SAINT MATTHIAS | FY2025 | £58k | Diocesan Grants |
| THE FOUNDATION OF SAINT MATTHIAS | FY2025 | £8k | Further Education Officers |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 20/03/2024 | £220k | Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (Phase 3c) |