CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF THE HOLY AND UNDIVIDED TRINITY OF CARLISLE
The purpose is to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, in particular by furthering the mission of the Church of England; to care for and conserve the fabric and structure of the Cathedral Church building; to advance any other charitable purposes which are ancillary to the furtherance of the purposes referred to above.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £225,957 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with unrestricted free reserves held at £1,940,872. The trustees report that the charity is able to fund forecasted deficits from these reserves and is working to return to a balanced budget to ensure future financial stability.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received remuneration exceeding £60,000, including employers pension contributions.” — page 31
“One employee received remuneration exceeding £60,000, including employers pension contributions.” — page 31
“Chapter’s present policy is to hold unrestricted free reserves of at least 6 months’ operating costs or £389,908.”
“Grants of £20,630 were receivable from the Friends of Carlisle Cathedral during the year (2023 £31,901) of which £2,315 was outstanding at the year end (2023 - £nil). Further grants of £56,225 were receivable from Carlisle Cathedral Development Trust (2023 - £53,428), of which £2,696 was outstanding at the year end (2023 - £8,059).” — page 43
“During the year Carlisle Cathedral Development Trust rented property to the charity, rent and utilities totalling £22,837 were paid in the year (2023 - £25,416).” — page 43
“Grants of £20,630 were receivable from the Friends of Carlisle Cathedral during the year (2023 £31,901) of which £2,315 was outstanding at the year end (2023 - £nil). Further grants of £56,225 were receivable from Carlisle Cathedral Development Trust (2023 - £53,428), of which £2,696 was outstanding at the year end (2023 - £8,059).” — page 43
“During the year Carlisle Cathedral Development Trust rented property to the charity, rent and utilities totalling £22,837 were paid in the year (2023 - £25,416).” — page 43
“At the year end, the charity owned one trading subsidiary - Carlisle Cathedral Enterprises Limited.” — page 43
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2023) → 1 (FY2024).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Rev Michael John Everittchair
- ALAN JAMES JOHNSTON
- James Fryer-Spedding
- Julie Clayton
- Paul Gareth James Agnew
- Rev Peter Wilfrid Gunstone
- Ruth Joy Crossley
- THE REVD CANON DR BENJAMIN HUW CARTER
- Trevor Hebdon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £2.0m | £2.0m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.8m | £1.6m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.6m | £1.5m |
Common questions
Is CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF THE HOLY AND UNDIVIDED TRINITY OF CARLISLE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £225,957 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with unrestricted free reserves held at £1,940,872. The trustees report that the charity is able to fund forecasted deficits from these reserves and is working to return to a balanced budget to ensure future financial stability. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Dodd & Co Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF THE HOLY AND UNDIVIDED TRINITY OF CARLISLE earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF THE HOLY AND UNDIVIDED TRINITY OF CARLISLE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF THE HOLY AND UNDIVIDED TRINITY OF CARLISLE as a grant recipient include CATHEDRAL MUSIC TRUST, THE OUSELEY CHURCH MUSIC TRUST, THE HOLEHIRD TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHEDRAL MUSIC TRUST | FY2024 | £12k | |
| THE OUSELEY CHURCH MUSIC TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Grants for Musicians |
| CATHEDRAL MUSIC TRUST | FY2021 | £5k | |
| CATHEDRAL MUSIC TRUST | FY2022 | £4k | Financial support for cathedral music |
| THE HOLEHIRD TRUST | FY2023 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 09/12/2014 | £641k | "Bringing Untold Stories to Life for Everyone (KickstartGIA2020)" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JULIA RAUSING TRUST | 2 | £775k |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 2 | £65k |
| THE PILLING TRUST FUND | 2 | £14k |
| DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND | 2 | £12k |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.7m |
| THE FRIENDS OF GLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL CIO | 1 | £455k |
| KEN DODD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £300k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £162k |
Charities like this
- YORK MINSTER
- THE CORPORATION OF THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF CHRIST IN LIVERPOOL
- CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, ST PETER AND ST CEDD, CHELMSFORD
- THE CATHEDRAL AND COLLEGIATE CHURCH OF ST MARY, ST DENYS AND ST GEORGE IN MANCHESTER
- GLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL
- TRINITY CHURCH OXFORD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF THE HOLY AND UNDIVIDED TRINITY OF CARLISLE | £2.0m | more than £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YORK MINSTER | £18.3m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 1 | below | 69.8% | no doubt |
| THE CORPORATION OF THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF CHRIST IN LIVERPOOL | £4.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, ST PETER AND ST CEDD, CHELMSFORD | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CATHEDRAL AND COLLEGIATE CHURCH OF ST MARY, ST DENYS AND ST GEORGE IN MANCHESTER | £1.9m | £90,000 - £99,999 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL | £4.8m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | below | — | material uncertainty |