Activities

As described by the charity on the register

Durham Cathedral is the Anglican Cathedral Church of the Diocese of Durham. It is the Shrine of St Cuthbert and the Venerable Bede, the Seat of the Bishop of Durham and a focus of pilgrimage and spirituality in North East England. Inspired by our saints, Cuthbert and Bede, the mission of Durham Cathedral is to offer everyone the opportunity to encounter God and know God's love in Jesus Christ.

Latest income

£5.9m

Expenditure

£7.8m

Financial year end

2025-03-31

Income & spending history

As reported to the Charity Commission, by financial year end

Year end Income Expenditure income spend
2025-03-31 £5.9m £7.8m

Latest detailed return

Year end 2025-03-31 · consolidated (group) figures

Income mix

Donations & legacies £1.5m
Charitable activities £879k
Trading £1.4m
Investment income £2.0m
Total income £5.9m

Spending

Charitable spend £2.0m
Raising funds £2.4m
Grants to institutions £0
Governance £58k
Total expenditure £7.8m

Balance sheet

Reserves £2.3m
Total funds £71.3m
— restricted £8.3m
— unrestricted £2.3m
— endowment £60.7m
Total assets £71.3m
Cash £1.7m

People

Employees 118

Classification

The charity's own register classification

What it does

  • Religious Activities

Who it helps

  • The General Public/mankind

How it works

  • Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
  • Provides Services

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register, 2026-07-28. Detailed figures as filed in the charity's annual return. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.