Friends Of Winchester Cathedral
i) to assist the Chapter in maintaining the fabric and monuments and the fittings and furnishings of Winchester Cathedral and its associated ground-works within the precincts; ii) to stimulate interest in the Cathedral; iii) to encourage and support activities calculated to preserve and beautify the Cathedral, its history and music.
Activities & Mission
i) to assist the Chapter in maintaining the fabric and monuments and the fittings and furnishings of Winchester Cathedral and its associated ground-works within the precincts; ii) to stimulate interest in the Cathedral; iii) to encourage and support activities calculated to preserve and beautify the Cathedral, its history and music.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 5% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,237,137 | £324,000 | £270,770 | £1,873,004 | £1,873,004 | 3 / 100 |
| 2024 | £394,094 | £263,155 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2023 | £536,515 | £337,560 | £319,827 | £778,553 | £778,553 | 3 / 100 |
| 2022 | £303,626 | £211,966 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2021 | £181,909 | £235,100 | 0 / 100 |
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Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Winchester Cathedral
What does Friends Of Winchester Cathedral do?
i) to assist the Chapter in maintaining the fabric and monuments and the fittings and furnishings of Winchester Cathedral and its associated ground-works within the precincts; ii) to stimulate interest in the Cathedral; iii) to encourage and support activities calculated to preserve and beautify the Cathedral, its history and music.
How much income did Friends Of Winchester Cathedral report in 2025?
Friends Of Winchester Cathedral reported total income of £1.24m and reported expenditure of £324k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Friends Of Winchester Cathedral?
Friends Of Winchester Cathedral has a program ratio of 21.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Friends Of Winchester Cathedral registered as a charity?
Friends Of Winchester Cathedral was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 August 1964 as charity number 220218. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Friends Of Winchester Cathedral?
Friends Of Winchester Cathedral is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of Winchester Cathedral operate?
Friends Of Winchester Cathedral operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Of Winchester Cathedral a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of Winchester Cathedral is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 220218.
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HAMPSHIRE
SO23 9LS
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