CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN BLACKBURN
Religious Organisation
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net unrestricted income of £63,665 and total unrestricted funds of £1,281,067 at year-end. The trustees maintain a reserves policy designed to safeguard financial stability, though no specific monetary target or months-of-expenditure metric is explicitly stated in the text. Cash reserves decreased to £183,838 from £478,542 in the prior year, primarily due to accumulated grant funding for the crypt development project.
What the accounts disclose
“The Chapter also paid £13,692 to a company connected to a member of the Cathedral Chapter for accountancy services (2023: £19,280).” — page 51
“A close family member of a Chapter member was paid salary costs of of £28,320 in year end 2024, this was partly funded by Blackburn Diocese grant (£13,000).” — page 51
“The Chapter also paid £13,692 to a company connected to a member of the Cathedral Chapter for accountancy services (2023: £19,280).” — page 51
“A close family member of a Chapter member was paid salary costs of of £28,320 in year end 2024, this was partly funded by Blackburn Diocese grant (£13,000).” — page 51
“The Chapter also paid £13,692 to a company connected to a member of the Cathedral Chapter for accountancy services (2023: £19,280).” — page 51
“A close family member of a Chapter member was paid salary costs of of £28,320 in year end 2024, this was partly funded by Blackburn Diocese grant (£13,000).” — page 51
“The Chapter also paid £13,692 to a company connected to a member of the Cathedral Chapter for accountancy services (2023: £19,280).” — page 51
“A close family member of a Chapter member was paid salary costs of of £28,320 in year end 2024, this was partly funded by Blackburn Diocese grant (£13,000).” — page 51
“The Chapter also paid £13,692 to a company connected to a member of the Cathedral Chapter for accountancy services (2023: £19,280).” — page 51
“A close family member of a Chapter member was paid salary costs of of £28,320 in year end 2024, this was partly funded by Blackburn Diocese grant (£13,000).” — page 51
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Canon Dr Jenny Gaffin
- Canon James Lawrence
- David Gascoigne
- Janet Thomas OBE
- KEITH ROBERTS
- MARION MCCLINTOCK MBE BA
- Rev PETER HOWELL-JONES
- The Reverend Canon Andrew Horsfall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.7m | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN BLACKBURN financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net unrestricted income of £63,665 and total unrestricted funds of £1,281,067 at year-end. The trustees maintain a reserves policy designed to safeguard financial stability, though no specific monetary target or months-of-expenditure metric is explicitly stated in the text. Cash reserves decreased to £183,838 from £478,542 in the prior year, primarily due to accumulated grant funding for the crypt development project. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Armstrong Watson Audit Limited.
Who funds CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN BLACKBURN?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN BLACKBURN as a grant recipient include THE JOHN BOOTH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, CATHEDRAL MUSIC TRUST, THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST, THE BLACKBURN DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE LIMITED.
Shared trustees with funders
- Rev PETER HOWELL-JONES — trustee here and at THE BLACKBURN DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE LIMITED
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOHN BOOTH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £100k | for general purposes |
| THE JOHN BOOTH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £100k | |
| CATHEDRAL MUSIC TRUST | FY2024 | £30k | |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | FY2025 | £25k | Crypt Renovation Project |
| THE BLACKBURN DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE LIMITED | FY2024 | £10k | Support for parish ministry |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE OUSELEY CHURCH MUSIC TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, ST PETER AND ST CEDD, CHELMSFORD
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, BLETCHINGLEY
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PHILEMON TOXTETH
- THE BLACKBURN DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE LIMITED
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN BURWELL WITH ST ETHELDREDA AND THE HOLY TRINITY REACH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN THAME
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN BLACKBURN | £1.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, ST PETER AND ST CEDD, CHELMSFORD | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, BLETCHINGLEY | £124k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PHILEMON TOXTETH | £173k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BLACKBURN DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE LIMITED | £15.9m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN BURWELL WITH ST ETHELDREDA AND THE HOLY TRINITY REACH | £137k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |