THE FRIENDS OF ARUNDEL CATHEDRAL
The maintenance, support, service, carrying on and development of the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady and St Philip Howard at Arundel, West Sussex.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,566,885, which is above the stated policy target of £1.25 million. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £43,942 for the year, driven by grants paid to the Diocese and the Parish Choral Fund exceeding total incoming resources.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Charles Sommer
- Dr JAMES MICHAEL MEADE WALSH
- Dr Sandra Diane Williams
- ELIZABETH MCCOMBE
- Georgina Fitzalan-Howard
- MARIA WHITEHOUSE
- MICHAEL BARRY HEATHCOTE
- NIGEL CORBY
- Sarah Margaret Kilmartin
- margaret burgess
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £55k | £98k |
| 30/06/2024 | £56k | £100k |
| 30/06/2023 | £55k | £98k |
| 30/06/2022 | £64k | £90k |
| 30/06/2021 | £169k | £94k |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF ARUNDEL CATHEDRAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,566,885, which is above the stated policy target of £1.25 million. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £43,942 for the year, driven by grants paid to the Diocese and the Parish Choral Fund exceeding total incoming resources. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE FRIENDS OF ARUNDEL CATHEDRAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE FRIENDS OF ARUNDEL CATHEDRAL as a grant recipient include ARUNDEL AND BRIGHTON DIOCESAN TRUST, THE DANDY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARUNDEL AND BRIGHTON DIOCESAN TRUST | FY2024 | £56k | Grants |
| THE DANDY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £500 | |
| THE DANDY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £450 | |
| THE DANDY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £400 | |
| THE DANDY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £360 |