# THE CATHEDRALS ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE ASSOCIATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1151212
- **Other names:** CAFA
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** March 13, 2013
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1151212


## Contact

- **Address:** 116 Station Road, SUTTON COLDFIELD, West Midlands
- **Postcode:** B73 5LD
- **Phone:** +447860921419
- **Email:** sarah.king@englishcathedrals.co.uk
- **Website:** http://www.englishcathedrals.co.uk/about-us/cathedral-networks/cathedral-administration-and-finance-



## Activities

**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 CONSIDERING, DEBATING AND MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS ON ANY MATTERS AFFECTING THE ADMINISTRATION OR FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS OF CATHEDRALS; 2.WORKING WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF ENGLISH CATHEDRALS AND ASSISTING IT IN FULFILLING ITS CHARITABLE OBJECTS; 3. WORKING WITH THE NATIONAL CHURCH INSTITUTIONS AND OTHER PARTS OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN FURTHERING THE MISSION AND WORK OF CATHEDRALS, IN PARTICULAR ADVISING HE CHURCH COMMISSIONERS ON ACCOUNTING REGULATIONS FOR CATHEDRALS; 4. WORKING WITH THE CHURCHES? LEGISLATION ADVISORY SERVICE AND OTHER APPROPRIATE ECUMENICAL BODIES IN FURTHERING THE MISSION AND WORK OF CATHEDRALS; 5.WORKING WITH THE GOVERNMENT AND ITS AGENCIES TO REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF CATHEDRALS ON MATTERS RELATING TO CATHEDRAL ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE TO ASSIST CATHEDRALS IN FULFILLING THEIR MISSION AND WORK; 6.DEBATING AND PROPOSING POLICIES AND OTHER MATTERS AFFECTING CATHEDRALS' ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, INCLUDING THEIR ROLE IN ADVANCING EDUCATION; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE; AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT; 7. ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT AND SHARING OF BEST PRACTICE BETWEEN CATHEDRALS.

**Activities:** CAFA encourages high standards of administration and financial management within English Anglican Cathedrals by: liaising with Church central bodies, and government and its agencies; issuing guidance on administration and financial issues; organising an annual conference, day conferences and regional meetings to provide training and share information and best practice.

**Area of benefit:** NATIONAL




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** Religious Activities
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £54622 | £41964 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £52559 | £44204 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £5525 | £6491 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £32853 | £22634 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £4806 | £783 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Emily Charlotte MacKenzie** (Chair) — appointed Nov. 16, 2022
- ANTHONY THOMAS O'CONNOR — appointed April 4, 2013
- Alison Evans — appointed Nov. 3, 2022
- Anne Groves — appointed Sept. 12, 2023
- Edith McColgan — appointed Sept. 11, 2024
- George William Carter — appointed Nov. 25, 2025
- Jacqueline Ann Molnar — appointed Sept. 11, 2024
- Justine Elizabeth Horseman-Sewell — appointed Jan. 20, 2025
- Katie Sussams — appointed Sept. 11, 2024
- Stephen Michael Packham — appointed Sept. 24, 2025