Friends of Dore Abbey
Analysis
Friends of Dore Abbey is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hereford. It was registered in February 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under religion. It says it acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Friends of Dore Abbey reported income of £17k and spending of £17k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income fell from £18k to £17k (-5.5%), an average of -1.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2022, when income rose by 342%. Over the whole period it spent 126% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Friends of Dore Abbey sits at the 30th percentile: it is larger than about 30% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Chalcraft Gospel Hall Trust (£17k), Renhold Baptist Chapel (£17k) and Third (3rd) Watch UK (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our charity's current activities continue to ensure the continuity of worship in Dore Abbey. The (12) Building involves an on-going expense of fabric maintenance. Guided tours continue to promote the education of the public in the historical & archaeological treasures of our ancient church. Music, drama events are organised during the summer months for the benefit of the public.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Chalcraft Gospel Hall Trust | Bognor Regis | £17k |
| Renhold Baptist Chapel | Bedford | £17k |
| Third (3rd) Watch UK | London | £17k |
| Beit Klal Yisrael | London | £17k |