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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

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.

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
£43,698
Latest Expenditure
£98,771

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 226.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 226.0%
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
£43,698
£98,7710 / 5
2023
£56,725
£101,9690 / 20
2022
£58,061
£177,1290 / 2
2021
£85,009
£150,3770 / 2
2020
£96,096
£112,0970 / 2

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Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Tewkesbury Abbey

What does Friends Of Tewkesbury Abbey do?

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.

How much income did Friends Of Tewkesbury Abbey report in 2024?

Friends Of Tewkesbury Abbey reported total income of £44k and reported expenditure of £99k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 14 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.

Details

Address
Tewkesbury Abbey Office
Church Street
Tewkesbury
GL20 5RZ
Registration Date
19 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
211236
Charity Number
211236

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Trustees

Dr Ian John White Chair
Dr James Bennett Lancelot
Dr Nancy Gwendoline Oakes
Also governs 1 other charity
GARETH MORGAN HILL
Jennie Elizabeth Clifford
john Christopher Goom
Also governs 1 other charity
Karen Elizabeth Vincent
Linda Kathryn Parsons
Marion Kathleen Beagley
Nigel Christopher Bennett
Also governs 1 other charity
Rafael Fernandes-Bellairs
SUSAN ELIZABETH COULTON

Sectors & Classifications

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