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Friends Of St Marys Church, Cerne Abbas

To help towards the cost of preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement and beautification of the Grade 1 listed building that is St Mary's Church in Cerne Abbas. Over the first 18 months of our existence the emphasis has been on raising awareness of The Friends and fund raising through concerts.

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Activities & Mission

To help towards the cost of preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement and beautification of the Grade 1 listed building that is St Mary's Church in Cerne Abbas. Over the first 18 months of our existence the emphasis has been on raising awareness of The Friends and fund raising through concerts.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£60,455
Latest Expenditure
£5,683

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 9.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 9.4%
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£60,455
£5,6830 / 0
2022
£26,102
£2160 / 0
2021
£89,220
£3050 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of St Marys Church, Cerne Abbas

What does Friends Of St Marys Church, Cerne Abbas do?

To help towards the cost of preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement and beautification of the Grade 1 listed building that is St Mary's Church in Cerne Abbas. Over the first 18 months of our existence the emphasis has been on raising awareness of The Friends and fund raising through concerts.

How much income did Friends Of St Marys Church, Cerne Abbas report in 2025?

Friends Of St Marys Church, Cerne Abbas reported total income of £60k and reported expenditure of £6k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of St Marys Church, Cerne Abbas registered as a charity?

Friends Of St Marys Church, Cerne Abbas was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 August 2012 as charity number 1148416. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Friends Of St Marys Church, Cerne Abbas?

Friends Of St Marys Church, Cerne Abbas is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of St Marys Church, Cerne Abbas operate?

Friends Of St Marys Church, Cerne Abbas operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of St Marys Church, Cerne Abbas a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of St Marys Church, Cerne Abbas is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148416.

Details

Address
4, Salter Road
Salter Road
POOLE
POOLE
Dorset
BH13 7RQ
Registration Date
2 August 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5028553
Charity Number
1148416

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Trustees

Caroline Sykes
Jennifer Rosalind Paterson
JOHN ROBERT WILLIAM CHAMPION
Martin Reed
Also governs 1 other charity
Piers Alexander Adamson
Richard Cecil Wilkin LVO MBE DL
Timothy John Mills

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