Cathedrals' Workshop Fellowship
Also known as: The Cwf
The charity raises funds to support craft training in cathedrals and provides specialist training in heritage craft skills to craftspeople working in cathedrals and the wider built heritage sector.
Activities & Mission
The charity raises funds to support craft training in cathedrals and provides specialist training in heritage craft skills to craftspeople working in cathedrals and the wider built heritage sector.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 79% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 91% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,128,367 | £1,143,491 | £1,143,491 | £525,225 | £169,396 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,173,773 | £638,404 | £537,344 | £540,349 | £139,343 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £5,000 | £20 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cathedrals' Workshop Fellowship
What does Cathedrals' Workshop Fellowship do?
The charity raises funds to support craft training in cathedrals and provides specialist training in heritage craft skills to craftspeople working in cathedrals and the wider built heritage sector.
How much income did Cathedrals' Workshop Fellowship report in 2025?
Cathedrals' Workshop Fellowship reported total income of £1.13m and reported expenditure of £1.14m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cathedrals' Workshop Fellowship?
Cathedrals' Workshop Fellowship has a program ratio of 101.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 79% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cathedrals' Workshop Fellowship registered as a charity?
Cathedrals' Workshop Fellowship was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 August 2022 as charity number 1199959. It has been registered for 4 years.
Who runs Cathedrals' Workshop Fellowship?
Cathedrals' Workshop Fellowship is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Carolyn Bruce. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cathedrals' Workshop Fellowship operate?
Cathedrals' Workshop Fellowship operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Cathedrals' Workshop Fellowship a registered charity?
Yes — Cathedrals' Workshop Fellowship is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1199959.
Details
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YO1 7HH
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Cwf
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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