WELLS CATHEDRAL PRESERVATION TRUST

Registration #271596 · Registered

Maureen.Boylan@london.ac.uk

4 Stoberry Crescent WELLS BA5 2TG

72
out of 100
Verified

The trust receives donations and legacies, invests unused income and disburses funds exclusively for the preservation and conservation of the fabric of Wells Cathedral.

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About WELLS CATHEDRAL PRESERVATION TRUST

WELLS CATHEDRAL PRESERVATION TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 271596). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 72/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2025), WELLS CATHEDRAL PRESERVATION TRUST reported a total income of £24,295 and total expenditure of £60,002, a spending ratio of 247% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, WELLS CATHEDRAL PRESERVATION TRUST describes its activities as follows: The trust receives donations and legacies, invests unused income and disburses funds exclusively for the preservation and conservation of the fabric of Wells Cathedral. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £60,002 vs income £24,295 — ratio 2.5x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health10 / 25
Filing History & Transparency17 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 247.0% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2025£24,295£60,002247%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026