Lincoln Diocesan Board of Education
Analysis
Lincoln Diocesan Board of Education is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lincoln. It was registered in April 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08334622). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Lincoln Diocesan Board of Education reported income of £685k and spending of £634k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £620k to £685k (+11%), an average of +2.5% a year. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Lincoln Diocesan Board of Education sits at the 92nd percentile: it is larger than about 92% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Trench Tots Neighbourhood Nursery Limited (£685k), Penny Pot Under 5's Creche (£686k) and Be'er Miriam Trust (£685k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from investments 46%, charitable activities 33% and donations and legacies 20%. Charitable activities took 93% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Grants to other organisations totalled £6,301. Reserves of £965k would cover about 17 months of spending at that rate. It employed 8 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 20%
- Charitable activities 33%
- Investments 46%
In the charity's own words
Provides support for Church of England Schools throughout the diocese of Lincoln (Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire). Promotes a christian ethos within these schools and their communities. Provides training in the teaching of Religious Education, school Improvement consultancy and services, governor and senior teacher training. Hosts schools festivals and other events.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Trench Tots Neighbourhood Nursery Limited | Telford | £685k |
| Penny Pot Under 5's Creche | Harrogate | £686k |
| Be'er Miriam Trust | London | £685k |
| Harv Outreach Team | Lancashire | £687k |