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.

Grants

The Friends Of St Davids Cathedral is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: organisations
Grants paid (2025): £98,797
Who it helps: other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports: general charitable purposes, accommodation or housing, religious activities 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.

Region

Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,012,266

Latest Expenditure

£204,490

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 16.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 4% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 95). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 80.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 28% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 28.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 13% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £908,447

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £100,104

Other Income £3,715

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £164,582

Raising Funds £39,908

Governance £18,904

Grants to Institutions £98,797

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,012,266	£204,490	£164,582	£5,433,827	£166,329	2 / 0
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

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 2025?

The Friends Of St Davids Cathedral reported total income of £1.01m and reported expenditure of £204k for the financial year ending 2025, 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 16.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 95 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 10 trustees. 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.