Southwark Cathedral Development Trust CIO
Analysis
Southwark Cathedral Development Trust CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Southwark Cathedral Development Trust CIO reported income of £25k and spending of £52k, spending 204% of what it took in. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income dropped by 97%. Over the whole period it spent 16% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Southwark Cathedral Development Trust CIO sits at the 37th percentile: it is larger than about 37% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 49th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cathedrals Plus (£25k), Ecclesiastical Charity (£26k) and Jesus the Way, the Truth and the Life Ministries London (Aka) Divine Connection Church (£25k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the Christian religion for the public benefit, in particular but not exclusively by assistingin extending developing and maintaining the buildings, fabric, amenities and work of Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge, London, SE1 9DA and for such other charitable purposes (according to the laws of England and Wales) as the charity trustees see fit from time to time.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedrals Plus | D02 Yy68 | £25k |
| Ecclesiastical Charity | Suffolk | £26k |
| Jesus the Way, the Truth and the Life Ministries London (Aka) Divine Connection Church | Birmingham | £25k |
| Manchester House of Prayer | Manchester | £26k |