Diocesan Budget and Accounts

The objectives of the current budget are to:

increase the number, and training, of people exercising Christian ministry in the diocese
sustain ministry in every parish by deploying the full number of parish priests apportioned to the diocese by the Archbishops' Council
encourage recruitment of parish clergy by maintaining stipends at the level recommended for the eastern region by the Archbishops' Council
upgrade parsonage houses to modern standards and provide routine maintenance and expenditure.

How the budget is agreed

The annual budget is drawn up after wide consultation across the diocese:

at the beginning of each year, budget holders are invited to submit their estimated expenditure for the following financial year, which begins on 1 January
a draft budget is drawn up and put before the Finance Committee, the Bishop's Council and the Diocesan Synod for their consideration during the spring
the Finance Committee then draws up the final budget which is made available to deanery synods for comment and approval
From 1 January 2017 the diocese will use a three-rolling budget prepared on a zero-based method.

Understanding the 2026 Diocesan Budget

Please click here to view this video message about the 2026 Budget from the Rt Revd Dr Dagmar Winter, Bishop of Huntingdon and Acting Bishop of Ely. We would encourage you to speak to your parishes about the budget, sharing this message of thanks and generosity.

Latest Agreed Budgets

Previous Budgets

Financial Reports and Accounts

The Ely Diocesan Board of Finance Reports and Accounts are posted on the Charity Commission website and can be viewed via this link.

Diocesan Finances Explained

A Frequently asked Questions (FAQ) Guide to some of the most common questions around matters of Diocesan Finance.