The Friends of Lichfield Cathedral
Analysis
The Friends of Lichfield Cathedral is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lichfield. It was registered in March 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, religious activities and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Friends of Lichfield Cathedral reported income of £85k and spending of £366k, spending 430% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £111k to £85k (-23%), an average of -6.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 642%. Over the whole period it spent 51% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Friends of Lichfield Cathedral sits at the 58th percentile: it is larger than about 58% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 69th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include New Life Bournemouth (£85k), Wallington Christian Centre (£85k) and Victorious Family International Ministries (£85k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To draw into fellowship the people of the Diocese of Lichfield and the wider community in service and devotion to God and loyalty to the cathedral. To assist in funding the work of repairing and preserving the fabric of the cathedral and its precints, its furnishings and vestments and to beautify it with special gifts. To support the worship and music of the cathedral church.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| New Life Bournemouth | Bournemouth | £85k |
| Wallington Christian Centre | Wallington | £85k |
| Victorious Family International Ministries | London | £85k |
| Northfleet and Rosherville Parochial Church Council | Kent | £85k |