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The Friends Of Lichfield Cathedral

Also known as: The Fellowship of St Chad

To draw into fellowship the people of the Diocese of Lichfield and the wider community in service and devotion to God and loyalty to the cathedral. To assist in funding the work of repairing and preserving the fabric of the cathedral and its precints, its furnishings and vestments and to beautify it with special gifts. To support the worship and music of the cathedral church.

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Activities & Mission

To draw into fellowship the people of the Diocese of Lichfield and the wider community in service and devotion to God and loyalty to the cathedral. To assist in funding the work of repairing and preserving the fabric of the cathedral and its precints, its furnishings and vestments and to beautify it with special gifts. To support the worship and music of the cathedral church.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£85,146
Latest Expenditure
£366,309

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 2.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 88.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 44.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £795,791
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £22,383
Investments £6,976
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £21,585
Raising Funds £2,721
Governance £8,117
Grants to Institutions £13,468
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£85,146
£366,3090 / 25
2024
£82,818
£56,5120 / 20
2023
£102,429
£39,4980 / 35
2022
£825,150
£24,306£21,585£907,206£907,2060 / 40
2021
£111,216
£129,8690 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Friends Of Lichfield Cathedral

What does The Friends Of Lichfield Cathedral do?

To draw into fellowship the people of the Diocese of Lichfield and the wider community in service and devotion to God and loyalty to the cathedral. To assist in funding the work of repairing and preserving the fabric of the cathedral and its precints, its furnishings and vestments and to beautify it with special gifts. To support the worship and music of the cathedral church.

How much income did The Friends Of Lichfield Cathedral report in 2025?

The Friends Of Lichfield Cathedral reported total income of £85k and reported expenditure of £366k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Friends Of Lichfield Cathedral registered as a charity?

The Friends Of Lichfield Cathedral was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 March 2004 as charity number 1102791. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs The Friends Of Lichfield Cathedral?

The Friends Of Lichfield Cathedral is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is The Right Reverend Janet Elizabeth McFarlane. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Friends Of Lichfield Cathedral operate?

The Friends Of Lichfield Cathedral operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Friends Of Lichfield Cathedral a registered charity?

Yes — The Friends Of Lichfield Cathedral is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1102791.

Details

Address
THE FRIENDS OFFICE
19A THE CLOSE
LICHFIELD
WS13 7LD
Registration Date
23 March 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4000521
Charity Number
1102791

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Trustees

The Right Reverend Janet Elizabeth McFarlane Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Catherine Coates
Deborah Hazel Farrow
ERIC JOHN LUNT
Also governs 1 other charity
Jane Lesley McKinven
Kay Yvonne Martin
NAOMI JOYCE PROVOST
NEIL PLATTS
Peter John Harris
Peter Richard Jones
Also governs 1 other charity
SANDRA MARY COTTRELL
Stephen Roderick Shaw

Also Known As

  • The Fellowship of St Chad

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