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The Association Of English Cathedrals

Aec

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1128254
Status
Registered
Registered
Feb. 25, 2009
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
Undefined. In Practice, National

Address

Address
116 Station Road
SUTTON COLDFIELD
West Midlands
B73 5LD

Activities

As representative of the Chapters of the Anglican cathedrals, the AEC deals with governmental agencies, central Church bodies and other organisations on behalf of the cathedrals, although it cannot commit any individual Chapter to a specific decision. It also promotes the role of cathedrals and encourages sharing of best practice and information to assist cathedrals in fulfilling their purposes.

Objects: To Advance The Christian Religion For The Benefit Of The Public In Accordance With The Doctrines Of The Church Of England And To Further The Mission Of The Anglican Denomination By:(1)supporting The English Anglican Cathedrals (the Members Of The Charity) And Westminster Abbey And St George’s Chapel Windsor In Their Work Of Advancing The Christian Religion By Representing The Common Interests Of Cathedrals Both In National And Ecclesiastical Contexts. (2)working With The National Church Institutions And Other Parts Of The Church Of England In Furthering The Mission And Work Of Cathedrals;(3) Working With The Churches’ Legislation Advisory Service And Other Appropriate Ecumenical Bodies In Furthering The Mission And Work Of Cathedrals;(4) Working With The Government And Its Agencies To Represent The Interests Of Cathedrals And Achieve An Environment Where Cathedrals Are Enabled To Fulfil Their Mission And Work;(5) Debating And Proposing Policies And Other Matters Affecting Cathedrals, Including Their Role In Advancing Education; Community Development; Arts, Culture And Heritage; And Environmental Protection And Improvement. Also Assisting In Developing Their Role In Promoting Religious And Racial Harmony And Equality And Diversity;(6) Encouraging The Development And Sharing Of Best Practice Between Cathedrals.

Classification

How
Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
Religious Activities
Who
Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

Areas of operation

Region
Throughout England

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2024 £187,472 £212,871
Dec. 31, 2023 £165,570 £201,273
Dec. 31, 2022 £242,462 £223,732
Dec. 31, 2021 £196,110 £291,623
Dec. 31, 2020 £194,133 £213,417