The Friends Of The City Churches
Preserves and protects for public benefit churches (with associated monuments) of any denomination within City of London. Provides watching service to keep churches open. Maintains grant programme to assist churches with renovation of fabric. Provides newsletter, talks, guided walks etc to promote awareness and educate public. Maintains archive.
Activities & Mission
Preserves and protects for public benefit churches (with associated monuments) of any denomination within City of London. Provides watching service to keep churches open. Maintains grant programme to assist churches with renovation of fabric. Provides newsletter, talks, guided walks etc to promote awareness and educate public. Maintains archive.
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.
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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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2014 — The Friends of the City Churches (organisation 1050091)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £120,612 | £97,797 | 0 / 105 | |||
| 2024 | £96,384 | £106,462 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2023 | £94,016 | £77,020 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2022 | £13,726 | £23,519 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2021 | £42,236 | £69,806 | 0 / 100 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Friends Of The City Churches
What does The Friends Of The City Churches do?
Preserves and protects for public benefit churches (with associated monuments) of any denomination within City of London. Provides watching service to keep churches open. Maintains grant programme to assist churches with renovation of fabric. Provides newsletter, talks, guided walks etc to promote awareness and educate public. Maintains archive.
How much income did The Friends Of The City Churches report in 2025?
The Friends Of The City Churches reported total income of £121k and reported expenditure of £98k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Friends Of The City Churches registered as a charity?
The Friends Of The City Churches was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 December 2013 as charity number 1155049. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs The Friends Of The City Churches?
The Friends Of The City Churches is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Friends Of The City Churches operate?
The Friends Of The City Churches operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Friends Of The City Churches a registered charity?
Yes — The Friends Of The City Churches is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1155049.
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4 ST DUNSTAN'S HILL
LONDON
EC3R8AD
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