SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL DEVELOPMENT TRUST

Registration #1069914 · Registered

matthew.knight@southwark.anglican.org

Southwark Cathedral Office Montague Chambers SE1 9DA

67
out of 100
Good Standing

The trust exists to support the work of Southwark Cathedral by funding outreach and mission work in the parish and wider Diocese of Southwark, providing ongoing funding for the Cathedral's three choirs (boys, girls and young adults) and to meet the costs of a major programme of refurbishment of the Cathedral Church.

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About SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL DEVELOPMENT TRUST

SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL DEVELOPMENT TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1069914). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 67/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2024), SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL DEVELOPMENT TRUST reported a total income of £22,508 and total expenditure of £939,737, a spending ratio of 4175% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL DEVELOPMENT TRUST describes its activities as follows: The trust exists to support the work of Southwark Cathedral by funding outreach and mission work in the parish and wider Diocese of Southwark, providing ongoing funding for the Cathedral's three choirs (boys, girls and young adults) and to meet the costs of a major programme of refurbishment of the Cathedral Church. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £939,737 vs income £22,508 — ratio 41.8x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health5 / 25
Filing History & Transparency17 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 4175.1% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£22,508£939,7374175%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026