FRIENDS OF SHERBORNE ABBEY
The Charity's objects are to support the upkeep of the fabric of Sherborne Abbey
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £25,688 for the year ended 31 December 2025, primarily due to a £34,059 loss on investment assets. Despite this deficit, the charity held unrestricted reserves of £953,020 at year-end, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet their policy of holding at least 12 months of expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“At least 12 months expenditure, to provide continuity in achieving our charitable activities as laid down in our Constitution” — page 11
Trustees
- Rev Martin Paul Leechair
- Alexandra Catherine Rose MacKenzie
- Bill John McDermott
- Christopher Hamon
- Dr David George Ferguson
- Henrietta Susan Paul
- Hilary Jane Leavey
- Jennifer Estelle Huitson
- Justin Luke Chapman
- MR MIKE KEATINGE
- Rev Charles Mitchell-Innes Mitchell-Innes
- Samantha Clare Foster Henderson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £143k | £135k |
| 31/12/2024 | £139k | £138k |
| 31/12/2023 | £155k | £286k |
| 31/12/2022 | £71k | £493k |
| 31/12/2021 | £175k | £81k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF SHERBORNE ABBEY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £25,688 for the year ended 31 December 2025, primarily due to a £34,059 loss on investment assets. Despite this deficit, the charity held unrestricted reserves of £953,020 at year-end, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet their policy of holding at least 12 months of expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FRIENDS OF SHERBORNE ABBEY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS OF SHERBORNE ABBEY as a grant recipient include THE STEWARTS LAW FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE STEWARTS LAW FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £250 | |
| THE STEWARTS LAW FOUNDATION | FY2026 | £250 | Religion |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CHARLES SKEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| THE PILGRIM TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE MCCORQUODALE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SHERBORNE WITH CASTLETON
- THE SHERBORNE SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- THE FRIENDS OF ABINGDON ABBEY BUILDINGS TRUST
- FRIENDS OF TEWKESBURY ABBEY
- THE FRIENDS OF EXETER CATHEDRAL
- SHERBORNE HOUSE TRUST 2018
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF SHERBORNE ABBEY | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SHERBORNE WITH CASTLETON | £946k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SHERBORNE SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £506k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF ABINGDON ABBEY BUILDINGS TRUST | £187k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF TEWKESBURY ABBEY | £562k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF EXETER CATHEDRAL | £392k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |