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The Friends Of Shakespeare's Church

To maintain, repair, restore, preserve and enhance Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon

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Activities & Mission

To maintain, repair, restore, preserve and enhance Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon

Grants

The Friends Of Shakespeare's Church is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£17,767
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
religious activities, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£29,836
Latest Expenditure
£17,767

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 59.5%
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
£29,836
£17,7670 / 25
2024
£17,450
£32,0510 / 0
2023
£20,837
£18,4730 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Friends Of Shakespeare's Church

What does The Friends Of Shakespeare's Church do?

To maintain, repair, restore, preserve and enhance Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon

How much income did The Friends Of Shakespeare's Church report in 2025?

The Friends Of Shakespeare's Church reported total income of £30k and reported expenditure of £18k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Friends Of Shakespeare's Church registered as a charity?

The Friends Of Shakespeare's Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 May 2003 as charity number 1097403. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs The Friends Of Shakespeare's Church?

The Friends Of Shakespeare's Church is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gillian Ann Cawley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Friends Of Shakespeare's Church operate?

The Friends Of Shakespeare's Church operates in Warwickshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Friends Of Shakespeare's Church a registered charity?

Yes — The Friends Of Shakespeare's Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1097403.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
8 May 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3998535
Charity Number
1097403

Trustees

Gillian Ann Cawley Chair
Catherine Fannin Peel
David Frank Austin
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Diana Jane Owen
Also governs 1 other charity
Julia Woodhouse
Michael James Anthony Warrillow
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Lindsay MacDonald
Rev Dr Paul Matthew Francis Edmondson
Also governs 1 other charity
Richard Hyde

Data & trust

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