Friends Of Tewkesbury Abbey

The purpose of the Friends of Tewkesbury Abbey is to assist in maintaining the fabric of the Abbey, and adorning it and preserving it, together with its furnishings, vestments and ornaments, for posterity.

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Activities & Mission

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

Gloucestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£562,185

Latest Expenditure

£98,136

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 17.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 18% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 157). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 59% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £539,804

Charitable Activities £3,595

Other Trading £0

Investments £18,786

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £98,136

Raising Funds £0

Governance £2,000

Grants to Institutions £87,000

Other Expenditure £0

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2015 — The Tewkesbury Abbey Floodlighting Trust (organisation 288111)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£562,185	£98,136	£98,136	£1,192,445	£385,393	0 / 12
2024	£43,698	£98,771				0 / 5
2023	£56,725	£101,969				0 / 20
2022	£58,061	£177,129				0 / 2
2021	£85,009	£150,377				0 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Tewkesbury Abbey

What does Friends Of Tewkesbury Abbey do?

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

Friends Of Tewkesbury Abbey reported total income of £562k and reported expenditure of £98k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Friends Of Tewkesbury Abbey?

Friends Of Tewkesbury Abbey has a program ratio of 17.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 157 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Friends Of Tewkesbury Abbey registered as a charity?

Friends Of Tewkesbury Abbey was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 September 1962 as charity number 211236. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Friends Of Tewkesbury Abbey?

Friends Of Tewkesbury Abbey is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Ian John White. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of Tewkesbury Abbey operate?

Friends Of Tewkesbury Abbey operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of Tewkesbury Abbey a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of Tewkesbury Abbey is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 211236.