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Chichester Cathedral Friends

Chichester Cathedral Friends (the Friends) fund projects proposed by The Dean & Chapter ofChichester Cathedral.Chichester Cathedral Friends organises and runs a programme of social, cultural and educationalactivities which are made available to members and non-members.

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Activities & Mission

Chichester Cathedral Friends (the Friends) fund projects proposed by The Dean & Chapter ofChichester Cathedral.Chichester Cathedral Friends organises and runs a programme of social, cultural and educationalactivities which are made available to members and non-members.

Grants

Chichester Cathedral Friends is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2026)
£97,233
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other defined groups
What it supports
other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£51,189
Latest Expenditure
£97,233

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 189.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£51,189
£97,2330 / 20
2025
£50,186
£31,8550 / 5
2024
£48,356
£30,8630 / 5
2023
£52,736
£75,0600 / 4
2022
£86,899
£49,0360 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Chichester Cathedral Friends

What does Chichester Cathedral Friends do?

Chichester Cathedral Friends (the Friends) fund projects proposed by The Dean & Chapter ofChichester Cathedral.Chichester Cathedral Friends organises and runs a programme of social, cultural and educationalactivities which are made available to members and non-members.

How much income did Chichester Cathedral Friends report in 2026?

Chichester Cathedral Friends reported total income of £51k and reported expenditure of £97k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Chichester Cathedral Friends registered as a charity?

Chichester Cathedral Friends was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 September 2014 as charity number 1158498. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Chichester Cathedral Friends?

Chichester Cathedral Friends is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Chichester Cathedral Friends operate?

Chichester Cathedral Friends operates across 2 areas: East Sussex and West Sussex.

Is Chichester Cathedral Friends a registered charity?

Yes — Chichester Cathedral Friends is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158498.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
9 September 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5050245
Charity Number
1158498

Trustees

ANDREW DUNCAN GARDINER
Christopher Andrew Verney
Graham Kenneth Toole-Mackson
Also governs 1 other charity
Howard Graham Castle-Smith
Also governs 1 other charity
John Alun Siebert
Also governs 1 other charity
John Melville GARDNER
Malcolm Alexander Gill
Margaret Sarah Gibson
Philip Hugh JONES
Also governs 1 other charity
ROBERT SIMON PARNELL BELL
Susan Reynolds

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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