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THE FRIENDS OF LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL

Registered charity 1102791 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE FELLOWSHIP OF ST CHAD

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.

Objects

TO FURTHER THE RELIGIOUS AND OTHER CHARITABLE WORK OF LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL.TO ASSIST AND PROMOTE THE RESTORATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE CATHEDRAL AND TO SUPPORT THE WORSHIP, MUSIC AND MINISTRY OF THE CATHEDRAL

Area of benefit: NOT DEFINED

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£85k
Latest spending
£366k
Registered
2004
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that net assets decreased by 28.28% to £719,425 due to a significant increase in grants payable to the Cathedral, primarily for the refurbishment of College Hall. Despite this reduction, the trustees consider the charity's finances to remain strongly positioned, supported by a generous legacy and unrestricted reserves that adequately meet their stated minimum reserve criteria.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Fundraising cost ratio: 18.8% of fundraised income, as disclosed
“The main fund-raising event of the year was the annual Christmas Tree Festival which generated total receipts of £19,552 (2024: £18,888) and after the deduction of costs raised a surplus amounting to £16,265 (2024: £15,880).”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £30,000 (held: £719k)
“They have estimated that a minimum reserve of £30,000 is required to maintain the efficient running of the charity and to provide the required level of service for a period of one year.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees confirmed no remuneration or expenses were paid to them or connected persons.
“No remuneration or expenses, directly or indirectly, out of the funds of the Charity were paid or payable for the year to any trustee or to any person or persons known to be connected to them.” — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2022)

Total income
£825k
Total spending
£24k
Cost of raising funds
£3k
Reserves (reported)
£907k
Employees
0

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.3% of total income.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£85k£366k
31/12/2024£83k£57k
31/12/2023£102k£39k
31/12/2022£825k£24k
31/12/2021£111k£130k

Common questions

Is THE FRIENDS OF LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that net assets decreased by 28.28% to £719,425 due to a significant increase in grants payable to the Cathedral, primarily for the refurbishment of College Hall. Despite this reduction, the trustees consider the charity's finances to remain strongly positioned, supported by a generous legacy and unrestricted reserves that adequately meet their stated minimum reserve criteria. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds THE FRIENDS OF LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL?

Funders whose own accounts filings name THE FRIENDS OF LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL as a grant recipient include The William Brake Foundation.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
The William Brake FoundationFY2022£3k