THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS IN WAKEFIELD
Religious Activities
Latest income
£903k
Latest spending
£951k
Registered
2023
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the Cathedral's freely available reserves are negative £25,778, which is below the stated policy target of three to six months of budgeted expenditure. The Trustees report that rebuilding reserves is a priority and have prepared forecasts demonstrating the ability to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three to six months of budgeted forward unrestricted expenditure (held: £-26k)
“The Cathedral’s policy is to hold an amount of freely available reserves equal to between three and six months of budgeted forward unrestricted expenditure. For 2025, this is between £103,000 and £206,000.” — page 10
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Andrew Revans donated accounting and finance services to the value of £26,340.
“Andrew Revans donated accounting and finance services to the value of £26,340 (2023: £20,475). This is included in the total for both Donations and Support Costs in the Statement of Financial Activities.” — page 39
“Voluntary donations of an unrestricted nature totaling £17,145 (2023: £10,102) were made by members of Chapter and its committees in the year.” — page 39
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Voluntary donations by Chapter members totaling £17,145.
“Andrew Revans donated accounting and finance services to the value of £26,340 (2023: £20,475). This is included in the total for both Donations and Support Costs in the Statement of Financial Activities.” — page 39
“Voluntary donations of an unrestricted nature totaling £17,145 (2023: £10,102) were made by members of Chapter and its committees in the year.” — page 39
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Reimbursement of expenses to Rev Canon Dr Philip Hobday.
“Andrew Revans donated accounting and finance services to the value of £26,340 (2023: £20,475). This is included in the total for both Donations and Support Costs in the Statement of Financial Activities.” — page 39
“Voluntary donations of an unrestricted nature totaling £17,145 (2023: £10,102) were made by members of Chapter and its committees in the year.” — page 39
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Funders the charity credits
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Total income
£903k
Total spending
£951k
Cost of raising funds
£128k
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
16
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/05/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (01/11/2024)
Trustees
- The Very Revd Dr Philip Peter Hobdaychair
- ANDREW SEBASTIAN REVANS
- Alison Marie Dean
- DANNY WILKS OBE
- Emma Sanderson
- Fr Paul Cartwright
- Jane Catherine Evans
- Mandy Shepherd
- Mark Andrew Buckle
- Revd Canon Dr Kathryn Jane Alexandra Goldsmith
- The Revd Canon Dr Erik Christian Peeters
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £903k | £951k |
| 31/12/2023 | £987k | £822k |
Common questions
Is THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS IN WAKEFIELD financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the Cathedral's freely available reserves are negative £25,778, which is below the stated policy target of three to six months of budgeted expenditure. The Trustees report that rebuilding reserves is a priority and have prepared forecasts demonstrating the ability to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
Who funds THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS IN WAKEFIELD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS IN WAKEFIELD as a grant recipient include CATHEDRAL MUSIC TRUST, THE HEADLEY TRUST, THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST, THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION, THE OUSELEY CHURCH MUSIC TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHEDRAL MUSIC TRUST | FY2022 | £30k | Financial support for cathedral music |
| CATHEDRAL MUSIC TRUST | FY2021 | £10k | |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | FY2022 | £9k | Towards repairing and repointing the spire. |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | FY2022 | £8k | Grants awarded and paid during the period |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Community Music |
| THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE OUSELEY CHURCH MUSIC TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | to assist with funding the core costs of the trebles. |
| THE OUSELEY CHURCH MUSIC TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | Grants for musicians |
| THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | To expand and develop community outreach and education with a special emphasis on mission and discipleship to the surrounding community who may not ordinarily c |
| HYMNS ANCIENT AND MODERN LIMITED | FY2023 | £450 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 29/08/2023 | £94k | "Opening up our Heritage" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 09/02/2017 | £9k | "Then and Now, There and Here: The Imprint of the First World War in Wakefield" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 23/07/2015 | £97k | "Telling the stories: Wakefield Cathedral's stained glass windows reinterpreted for the 21st century" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/11/2013 | £2.0m | "Wakefield Cathedral: Rediscovering our Heritage" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 09/12/2009 | £1.6m | "Heritage and Hope: An oasis at the heart of the city" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 05/06/2009 | £50k | "Stained glass education and conservation project" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 20/12/2006 | £50k | "Wakefield Cathedral Development" |