Friends Of Sherborne Abbey

The Charity's objects are to support the upkeep of the fabric of Sherborne Abbey

Activities & Mission

The Charity's objects are to support the upkeep of the fabric of Sherborne Abbey

Grants

Friends Of Sherborne Abbey is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: organisations
Total spending (2025): £134,690; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: the general public
What it supports: the environment, conservation, or heritage

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.

Local Authority

Dorset

Financial Information

Latest Income

£143,061

Latest Expenditure

£134,690

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 94.1%

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 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	Staff
2025	£143,061	£134,690	0 / 15
2024	£138,791	£137,816	0 / 13
2023	£154,587	£285,832	0 / 0
2022	£70,609	£492,679	0 / 13
2021	£174,565	£81,014	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Sherborne Abbey

What does Friends Of Sherborne Abbey do?

The Charity's objects are to support the upkeep of the fabric of Sherborne Abbey

How much income did Friends Of Sherborne Abbey report in 2025?

Friends Of Sherborne Abbey reported total income of £143k and reported expenditure of £135k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of Sherborne Abbey registered as a charity?

Friends Of Sherborne Abbey was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 August 1962 as charity number 208584. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Friends Of Sherborne Abbey?

Friends Of Sherborne Abbey is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Martin Paul Lee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of Sherborne Abbey operate?

Friends Of Sherborne Abbey operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of Sherborne Abbey a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of Sherborne Abbey is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 208584.