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Friends Of Worcester Cathedral

The Friends is a membership organisation which raises funds from subscriptions, donations, investments and other activities. The Friends' purpose is to make grants to the chapter of Worcester cathedral and other groups within the cathedral in preserving, maintaining and developing the cathedral's mission, resources, music and other aspects of the worship and life of the cathedral.

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Activities & Mission

The Friends is a membership organisation which raises funds from subscriptions, donations, investments and other activities. The Friends' purpose is to make grants to the chapter of Worcester cathedral and other groups within the cathedral in preserving, maintaining and developing the cathedral's mission, resources, music and other aspects of the worship and life of the cathedral.

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
£35,330
Latest Expenditure
£28,253

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 80.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 80.0%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£35,330
£28,2530 / 6
2024
£32,769
£40,7110 / 7
2023
£31,761
£32,0710 / 8
2022
£31,551
£24,1870 / 7
2021
£31,612
£76,1630 / 7

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Worcester Cathedral

What does Friends Of Worcester Cathedral do?

The Friends is a membership organisation which raises funds from subscriptions, donations, investments and other activities. The Friends' purpose is to make grants to the chapter of Worcester cathedral and other groups within the cathedral in preserving, maintaining and developing the cathedral's mission, resources, music and other aspects of the worship and life of the cathedral.

How much income did Friends Of Worcester Cathedral report in 2025?

Friends Of Worcester Cathedral reported total income of £35k and reported expenditure of £28k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of Worcester Cathedral registered as a charity?

Friends Of Worcester Cathedral was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 November 1985 as charity number 517009. It has been registered for 41 years.

Who runs Friends Of Worcester Cathedral?

Friends Of Worcester Cathedral is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susan Penelope Thomas. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of Worcester Cathedral operate?

Friends Of Worcester Cathedral operates in Worcestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of Worcester Cathedral a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of Worcester Cathedral is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 517009.

Details

Address
The Old Palace
Deansway
WORCESTER
WR1 2JD
Registration Date
22 November 1985
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
517009
Charity Number
517009

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Trustees

Susan Penelope Thomas Chair
Anita Mansell
Elizabeth Jayne Wright
Gregory David Rowe
John William Drage
Kieran Thomas Kettleton
Margret Sara Trepte
Michael Leonard Schmeising
Sally Ann Thompson

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30 July 2026
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