Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund
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The Trust supports the priorities of Canterbury Cathedral, and raises awareness of the site and its significance, its heritage value and its activities. The charity raises funds to: conserve the building and its collections; enhance access and interpretation; develop the site as a centre for learning; promote the choral music tradition; and create sustainable opportunities for craftsmen and women.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 22,156 religion charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL TRUST FUND is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL TRUST FUND is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL TRUST FUND is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership & board
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Trustpilot
First they steal; then they cheat; now they are guilty of simonyCanterbury cathedral was confiscated from the Catholic church by Henry VIII without compensation. It was maintained by robbing generations of our ancestors through the tithe. A distant relation of mine had his tractor (his livelihood) sequestrated for daring to protest.Now I try to enter the church as a disabled old man on a Sunday; they demand £10 admission fee, and rudely block my way when I tell them that they have no legal right to do so.
Trustpilot
Besides being a wonderful place to visit, the volunteers who work there are pleasant and extremely knowledgeable. They went out of their way on our visit yesterday to ensure we got the most out of our time and shared their knowledge which made our visit even more special.
Trustpilot
The volunteers are very welcoming and informative. Clergy are still present on site. They're also welcoming if you wish to interact with them, but won't impose if you don't wish to talk. The cathedral itself is beautiful and full of history. Given the age of the building, it's obviously in a constant state of preservation. But don't let that put you off.
Trustpilot
I went to a service at the Cathedral this evening, just an ordinary Tuesday evensong, and heard a beautiful choir led by an outstanding choirmaster sing to the accompaniment of a priceless and unique organ played by a gifted musician. I heard the wonderful Dean Robert Willis read from St John with his calm and soothing voice and was surrounded by the soaring stonework and ancient glass of the building which stands to represent the work of man for God. How could this be anything less than a five-star place to visit?
Trustpilot
I visit here as much as I can, its such a beautiful place. If your visiting Canterbury it is well worth going in.
Trustpilot
Looks really nice would have liked to look around but couldn't afford £17 each very very disappointing cannot justify the cost
Trustpilot
£17 entry fee is too much !
Trustpilot
Apart from being the actual cathedral being beautiful, historic and all that jazz, the grounds are currently open for FREE and make a lovely walk (March 2024). If you do pay to go inside and have small children, there are usually lots of activities - and some of the outer spaces, like the Cloisters where the monks exercised are less formal. Look for the foot shapes carved into the seats!But do not use the Cathedral Tea Rooms - unless you want the full-on 'Fawlty Towers' experience. This included, for me, waiting 15 minutes for a single person pot of tea (luke warm) which came, bizarrely, with a huge jug of milk, along with a slice of lemon cake that was so solid on one side that it was completely inedible. The chap who had been just ahead of me in the queue asked the waitress, 'Have you seen my sausage roll?' to which she replied, shortly, 'No.' and did nothing more. An older member of staff then came into the room, glared at us all and, in a very 'Basil-esque' way, started asking customers to move tables so that they could fit more people in.Oh, and I'm not the only one. I laughed over this with a friend - and they'd had almost exactly the same experience!
Trustpilot
I visited the cathedral on Saturday 11 May 2024 in order to see the "Monastic Life" exhibition which has been running for some time. The nave was closed for services, but this was no problem as I could access the exhibition in the water tower via the Great Cloister and tower garden; sadly the exhibition was a serious disappointment, consisting mainly of four static posters showing cartoon monks and two animated screens. As a long-time student of monks and monasticism I found the experience woefully inadequate, but I was able to take some photos in the cloister, the garden and of the water tower itself which made up for some of my disappointment. This exhibition is certainly not worth seeing and I could have done a better job myself.
Trustpilot
I've lived not far from the cathedral all my life but decided Id finally take a look. Fee is a bit steep but the building and the grounds are rather lovely.
How it stacks up against peers
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Frequently asked questions about Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund
Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund is a registered religion nonprofit based in Canterbury, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its registration number is 1206913. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £430K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 15 community reviews with an average rating of 3.1/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.4/5 based on 16 reviews.
Based on official filings, Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund has £430K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Trust supports the priorities of Canterbury Cathedral, and raises awareness of the site and its significance, its heritage value and its activities. The charity raises funds to: conserve the building and its collections; enhance access and interpretation; develop the site as a centre for learning; promote the choral music tradition; and create sustainable opportunities for craftsmen and women. Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund is classified as a religion organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2005.
Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is 1206913.
Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund's registered charity number is 1112590. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund is located in Canterbury, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.
Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund is based in Canterbury in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund
- What is Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund?
- Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund is a religion charitable company based in Canterbury, United Kingdom. The Trust supports the priorities of Canterbury Cathedral, and raises awareness of the site and its significance, its heritage value and its activities. The charity raises funds to: conserve the building and its collections; enhance access and interpretation; develop the site as a centre for learning; promote the choral music tradition; and create sustainable opportunities for craftsmen and women.
- When was Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund founded?
- Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund was founded in 2005.
- Where is Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund located?
- Headquartered in Canterbury, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £429,718.
- Is Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund trustworthy?
- Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund's registration number?
- Registration: 1206913 (United Kingdom).
- What is Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund's website?
- https://www.canterbury-cathedral.org
- Are donations to Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.