The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

THE Cathedral Church OF ST Andrew IN Wells

Registered charity 1207269 Registered since 2024

Operates: Bath And North East Somerset, North Somerset, Somerset

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9
trustees on the board
2.1y median 2y
average tenure
3y
longest tenure
0
trustees past 6 years
13.4y
average years in governance
2 vs 3 portfolio
first-time trustees
7
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Religious Activities 9Education/training 4Environment/conservation/heritage 3Accommodation/housing 1General Charitable Purposes 1The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 1

Commercial experience

Arts and leisure 7Education 6Health and social care 5
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Contact

Websitewww.wellscathedral.org.uk
Emailoffice@wellscathedral.org.uk
Phone01749674483
AddressWells Cathedral Offices, 1st & 2nd Floors, 16 Market Place, WELLS, Somerset, BA5 2RB

Finances

£3,686,996 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2024£3,686,996£3,707,422

What it does

What

Religious Activities

Who

The General Public/mankind

How

Provides Buildings/facilities/open SpaceProvides Services

Charitable 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.

Governing document: CONSTITUTION ADOPTED 30 NOVEMBER 2023 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CATHEDRALS MEASURE 2021

Trustees (9)

9trustees
66median age
2aged 70+
Succession outlook: 2 of 9 trustees are aged 70 or over.

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