--- title: "The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham — charity 1205971 | CharityCompare" description: "The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham (charity 1205971): income £5.9m (2025). Check registration and accounts." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-cathedral-church-of-christ-blessed-mary-the-virgin-and-st-cuthbert-of-durham retrieved: 2026-10-08T01:28:29.135Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1205971 CC # The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1205971&subId=0) Work at The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-cathedral-church-of-christ-blessed-mary-the-virgin-and-st-cuthbert-of-durham&type=claim&name=The%20Cathedral%20Church%20of%20Christ%2C%20Blessed%20Mary%20the%20Virgin%20and%20St%20Cuthbert%20of%20Durham) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £5,869,000 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £7,817,000 Registered charity number 1205971 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) The Cathedral Office Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.durhamcathedral.co.uk](https://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/) Quick answer The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham (number 1205971) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## What does The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham do? 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. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham Answers The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### How much are The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham's highest-paid staff paid? The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports 2 employees paid more than £60,000. The highest reported pay band is £70,001–£80,000 (1 employee). Employees paid over £60,000, by salary band | £70,001–£80,000 | 1 | | --- | --- | | £60,001–£70,000 | 1 | The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report. ### Where does The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham's money come from? The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham reported £5.9m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were investments £2m (34%), donations and legacies £1.5m (26%), trading and fundraising events £1.4m (24%). Legacies (gifts in wills) contributed £35k. - Investments£2m · 34% - Donations and legacies£1.5m · 26% - Trading and fundraising events£1.4m · 24% - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£879k · 15% - Other income£13k · 0% ### Does The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham receive government funding? The annual return does not answer this question for The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham. Check the accounts for grants and contracts from public bodies. The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham reports a trading subsidiary — a company it owns that trades and passes profits to the charity. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register records The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 30 November 2023 Also known as Durham Cathedral Where it says it operates Durham ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## Linked funds and trusts The register records these funds under parent charity number 1205971. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes. View 3 linked records - [The Durham Cathedral Educational Trust (1205971-2)](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1205971&subId=2) - [The Durham Cathedral Trust for the Relief of Poverty (1205971-3)](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1205971&subId=3) - [The Durham Cathedral Academic Charity (1205971-1)](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1205971&subId=1) ## What causes is The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-cathedral-church-of-christ-blessed-mary-the-virgin-and-st-cuthbert-of-durham&type=claim&name=The%20Cathedral%20Church%20of%20Christ%2C%20Blessed%20Mary%20the%20Virgin%20and%20St%20Cuthbert%20of%20Durham) [Visit charity website](https://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham as a registered charity (number 1205971) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham's charity number? The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham's charity number is 1205971. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1205971? Search 1205971 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham do? 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. Does The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham? The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham's website listed in our register data is https://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. How much is The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham's chief executive paid? The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports 2 employees paid more than £60,000. The highest reported pay band is £70,001–£80,000 (1 employee). Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts. Where does The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham's money come from? The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham reported £5.9m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were investments £2m (34%), donations and legacies £1.5m (26%), trading and fundraising events £1.4m (24%). Legacies (gifts in wills) contributed £35k. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham? The register records The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Are The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham's trustees paid? The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it. When was The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham registered as a charity? The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham was entered on the register on 30 November 2023. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1205971&subId=0).