# THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST ANDREW IN WELLS

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1207269
- **Other names:** WELLS CATHEDRAL
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** March 1, 2024
- **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=1207269


## Contact

- **Address:** Wells Cathedral Offices, 1st & 2nd Floors, 16 Market Place, WELLS, Somerset
- **Postcode:** BA5 2RB
- **Phone:** 01749674483
- **Email:** office@wellscathedral.org.uk
- **Website:** www.wellscathedral.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** "THE OBJECTS OF THE CHAPTER ARE - (A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FAITH AND PRACTICE OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND, IN PARTICULAR BY FURTHERING THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND;(B) TO CARE FOR AND CONSERVE THE FABRIC OF THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH BUILDING; (C) TO ADVANCE ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES WHICH ARE ANCILLARY TO THE FURTHERANCE OF THE PURPOSE REFERRED TO IN SUB-PARAGRAPH (A) OR (B).THE CHAPTER MUST ACT FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 4(3) OF THE CHARITIES ACT 2011."

**Activities:** The Cathedral Church of St Andrew in Wells, known as Wells Cathedral, is foremost a place of worship and the seat of the Bishop of Bath & Wells.  It is also a heritage attraction, a concert and exhibition venue, a community space and a centre for learning.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
- **What:** Religious Activities
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Bath And North East Somerset
- North Somerset
- Somerset



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £3811996 | £3707422 | £17891332 | 49 |  |




## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **The Very Reverend Toby Christopher Wright** | Chair | June 16, 2024 |
| CAROLINE ELIZABETH BODDINGTON |  | Nov. 30, 2023 |
| Colin William Kerr |  | July 25, 2024 |
| David Alastair Morgan-Hewitt |  | Feb. 22, 2024 |
| Dr Megan Isobel Jane Daffern |  | Feb. 22, 2024 |
| Edward William George Bayntun-Coward DL |  | March 25, 2025 |
| Joanna Mary Birkett |  | Feb. 22, 2024 |
| Rev Timothy David Stevens |  | June 23, 2024 |
| The Ven Anne Gell |  | May 20, 2017 |
| WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS SHEPPARD |  | Nov. 30, 2023 |