The Friends Of St Davids Cathedral

Also known as: Friends of St Davids Cathedral

To support and assist the Dean & Chapter of St Davids Cathedral in the maintenance of St Davids Cathedral.

Activities & Mission

To support and assist the Dean & Chapter of St Davids Cathedral in the maintenance of St Davids 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.

Region

Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£710,737

Latest Expenditure

£186,420

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 18.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 12% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 414). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 71.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 17% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 34.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 10% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £625,956

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £83,631

Other Income £1,150

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £133,567

Raising Funds £52,853

Governance £11,485

Grants to Institutions £48,239

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 2024.

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
2024	£710,737	£186,420	£133,567	£4,600,418	£226,534	2 / 0
2023	£126,719	£184,741				0 / 0
2022	£66,597	£167,303				0 / 1
2021	£145,779	£80,377				0 / 1
2020	£98,229	£150,739				0 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Friends Of St Davids Cathedral

What does The Friends Of St Davids Cathedral do?

To support and assist the Dean & Chapter of St Davids Cathedral in the maintenance of St Davids Cathedral.

How much income did The Friends Of St Davids Cathedral report in 2024?

The Friends Of St Davids Cathedral reported total income of £711k and reported expenditure of £186k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Friends Of St Davids Cathedral?

The Friends Of St Davids Cathedral has a program ratio of 18.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 12% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 414 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Friends Of St Davids Cathedral registered as a charity?

The Friends Of St Davids Cathedral was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 September 1983 as charity number 513485. It has been registered for 43 years.

Who runs The Friends Of St Davids Cathedral?

The Friends Of St Davids Cathedral is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Very Revd Dr Sarah Caroline Rowland Jones. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Friends Of St Davids Cathedral operate?

The Friends Of St Davids Cathedral operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Friends Of St Davids Cathedral a registered charity?

Yes — The Friends Of St Davids Cathedral is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 513485.