Friends of Worcester Cathedral
Analysis
Friends of Worcester Cathedral is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Worcester. It was registered in November 1985, 41 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Friends of Worcester Cathedral reported income of £41k and spending of £29k, leaving 31% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £32k to £41k (+31%), an average of +6.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 17%. Over the whole period it spent 89% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Friends of Worcester Cathedral sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Cherith Trust (£41k), Chaplaincy to the University of Leicester (£41k) and The Boucher Trust (£41k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We support the Chapter of Worcester Cathedral in the preservation of its heritage, by conservation, enhancement and beautification of its buildings, furnishing, fittings and setting, and to sustain its Christian worship, mission and outreach and all other aspects of its religious and charitable purposes, by raising funds and awarding grants for these purposes.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Cherith Trust | Cradley Heath | £41k |
| Chaplaincy to the University of Leicester | Leicester | £41k |
| The Boucher Trust | Southampton | £41k |
| 100% Holy Spirit | London | £41k |