The Tewkesbury Abbey Foundation

SUPPORT TEWKESBURY ABBEY IN: (1)THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH; (2) PROMOTING THE ARTS BY UPHOLDING THE ABBEY AS A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN MUSIC AND SUNG LITURGY; (3) PRESERVING AND MAINTAINING THE ABBEY AND ASSOCIATED BUILDINGS ALL FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN TEWKESBURY AND SURROUNDING AREA.

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Activities & Mission

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

Gloucestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£104,713

Latest Expenditure

£155,082

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 6.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 4% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 90.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 28% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 29% of UK Arts 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 £1,021,841

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £24,109

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £68,585

Raising Funds £6,857

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

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.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2021 — The Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum Choral Scholarship Fund (organisation 270751)
Asset transfer in in 2021 — Tewkesbury Parish Trust (organisation 3010047)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£104,713	£155,082				0 / 0
2023	£43,743	£126,641				0 / 0
2022	£75,578	£136,060				0 / 0
2021	£54,183	£92,577				0 / 0
2020	£1,045,950	£75,442	£68,585	£1,023,486	£1,023,486	1 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Tewkesbury Abbey Foundation

What does The Tewkesbury Abbey Foundation do?

How much income did The Tewkesbury Abbey Foundation report in 2024?

The Tewkesbury Abbey Foundation reported total income of £105k and reported expenditure of £155k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Tewkesbury Abbey Foundation?

The Tewkesbury Abbey Foundation has a program ratio of 6.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Tewkesbury Abbey Foundation registered as a charity?

The Tewkesbury Abbey Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 December 2019 as charity number 1187090. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The Tewkesbury Abbey Foundation?

The Tewkesbury Abbey Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Tewkesbury Abbey Foundation operate?

The Tewkesbury Abbey Foundation operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Tewkesbury Abbey Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Tewkesbury Abbey Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1187090.