CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL FRIENDS
Chichester Cathedral Friends (the Friends) fund projects proposed by The Dean & Chapter ofChichester Cathedral.Chichester Cathedral Friends organises and runs a programme of social, cultural and educationalactivities which are made available to members and non-members.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £373,006, with unrestricted and restricted funds both showing growth from the previous year. The charity reports a surplus of £31,737 for the year, supported by investment gains and steady incoming resources. The trustees confirm that reserves are substantially in excess of their stated policy target of six months' administration and publicity costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider that the most appropriate level of reserves as at 31st March 2025 should equate to six months administration and publicity costs. Based on the expenditure during the year ended 31 March 2025 this amounts to approx. £3,625. Reserves as at the balance sheet date are substantially in excess of this figure.”
Trustees
- ANDREW DUNCAN GARDINER
- Christopher Andrew Verney
- Graham Kenneth Toole-Mackson
- Howard Graham Castle-Smith
- John Alun Siebert
- John Melville GARDNER
- Malcolm Alexander Gill
- Margaret Sarah Gibson
- Philip Hugh JONES
- ROBERT SIMON PARNELL BELL
- Susan Reynolds
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £50k | £32k |
| 31/03/2024 | £48k | £31k |
| 31/03/2023 | £53k | £75k |
| 31/03/2022 | £87k | £49k |
| 31/03/2021 | £87k | £49k |
Common questions
Is CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL FRIENDS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £373,006, with unrestricted and restricted funds both showing growth from the previous year. The charity reports a surplus of £31,737 for the year, supported by investment gains and steady incoming resources. The trustees confirm that reserves are substantially in excess of their stated policy target of six months' administration and publicity costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.