Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 14696

Charity Commission: Operating Costs

Tabled: 30 June 2026
Answered: 8 July 2026

Question

Mr Peter Bedford

Conservative — Mid Leicestershire

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what the total running costs of the office of the Charity Commission for England & Wales was for the last full year in which data is available.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock
In the financial year 2025-2026, the total running costs of the Charity Commission for England & Wales’ offices, including lease costs, was £1,672,633.