The Friends Of Wells Cathedral
Grant making to Cathedral Chapter & Departments. Membership activities such as talks and outings.
Activities & Mission
Grant making to Cathedral Chapter & Departments. Membership activities such as talks and outings.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 4% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 414). How is this calculated?
Higher than 4% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 3% 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
Expenditure Categories
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 | £546,664 | £48,226 | £7,041 | £1,734,344 | £674,823 | 0 / 10 |
| 2023 | £158,383 | £48,158 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2022 | £389,336 | £35,608 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2021 | £277,979 | £14,232 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2020 | £72,173 | £48,877 | 0 / 12 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Friends Of Wells Cathedral
What does The Friends Of Wells Cathedral do?
Grant making to Cathedral Chapter & Departments. Membership activities such as talks and outings.
How much income did The Friends Of Wells Cathedral report in 2024?
The Friends Of Wells Cathedral reported total income of £547k and reported expenditure of £48k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Friends Of Wells Cathedral?
The Friends Of Wells Cathedral has a program ratio of 3.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% 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 Wells Cathedral registered as a charity?
The Friends Of Wells Cathedral was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 September 1962 as charity number 208797. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs The Friends Of Wells Cathedral?
The Friends Of Wells Cathedral is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Arnold Wills. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Friends Of Wells Cathedral operate?
The Friends Of Wells Cathedral operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Friends Of Wells Cathedral a registered charity?
Yes — The Friends Of Wells Cathedral is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 208797.
Details
WEST CLOISTER
WELLS
SOMERSET
BA5 2PA
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