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Friends Of Bristol Cathedral

We provide funding to assist the Dean and Chapter to maintain and beautify the church and and support its worship, music and outreach.

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Activities & Mission

We provide funding to assist the Dean and Chapter to maintain and beautify the church and and support its worship, music and outreach.

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
£19,697
Latest Expenditure
£5,728

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 29.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 29.1%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£19,697
£5,7280 / 0
2022
£17,361
£8,0770 / 10
2021
£13,123
£5,8620 / 20
2020
£12,882
£10,7490 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Bristol Cathedral

What does Friends Of Bristol Cathedral do?

We provide funding to assist the Dean and Chapter to maintain and beautify the church and and support its worship, music and outreach.

How much income did Friends Of Bristol Cathedral report in 2024?

Friends Of Bristol Cathedral reported total income of £20k and reported expenditure of £6k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of Bristol Cathedral registered as a charity?

Friends Of Bristol Cathedral was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 November 1977 as charity number 274399. It has been registered for 49 years.

Who runs Friends Of Bristol Cathedral?

Friends Of Bristol Cathedral is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Penelope Elaine Starns. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of Bristol Cathedral operate?

Friends Of Bristol Cathedral operates across 5 areas, including Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, North Somerset and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Friends Of Bristol Cathedral a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of Bristol Cathedral is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 274399.

Details

Address
BRISTOL CATHEDRAL
COLLEGE GREEN
BRISTOL
BS1 5TJ
Registration Date
16 November 1977
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
274399
Charity Number
274399

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Trustees

Dr Penelope Elaine Starns Chair
Margaret Helen Taylor
Oliver Hibbert
Penny Parsons
Richard Alex McComas
Sally-Anne Morris
Susan Stevens

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