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.
Activities & Mission
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.
Grants
The Tewkesbury Abbey Foundation makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £165,736
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, religious activities, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage, recreation and other charitable purposes
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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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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £41,870 | £165,736 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Tewkesbury Abbey Foundation
What does The Tewkesbury Abbey Foundation do?
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.
How much income did The Tewkesbury Abbey Foundation report in 2025?
The Tewkesbury Abbey Foundation reported total income of £42k and reported expenditure of £166k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
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.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated