THE ASSOCIATION OF THE FRIENDS OF SALISBURY CATHEDRAL
The Friends of Salisbury Cathedral exists to support the Chapter of Salisbury Cathedral, through its objects in the Constitution. To do this we collect members subscriptions, receive donations, bequests and legacies and, out of these, make grants to the Cathedral. We come together in a common fellowship of loyalty and devotion to care for the Cathedral.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £1,022,564, comprising cash of £455,565 and investments of £566,999. The trustees report that the financial position continues to be good, with no material uncertainties identified regarding the charity's ability to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Luke Marchchair
- Canon Neil Traynor
- Captain Duncan Glass
- Christopher Barnard
- Christopher Hamon
- Derek Brown
- Elizabeth Wallis
- John Kelly
- Michael Joseph
- Nicholas Charles Lewis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £290k | £164k |
| 31/03/2025 | £191k | £276k |
| 31/03/2024 | £281k | £171k |
| 31/03/2023 | £151k | £224k |
| 31/03/2022 | £236k | £179k |
Common questions
Is THE ASSOCIATION OF THE FRIENDS OF SALISBURY CATHEDRAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £1,022,564, comprising cash of £455,565 and investments of £566,999. The trustees report that the financial position continues to be good, with no material uncertainties identified regarding the charity's ability to continue operating. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE ASSOCIATION OF THE FRIENDS OF SALISBURY CATHEDRAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ASSOCIATION OF THE FRIENDS OF SALISBURY CATHEDRAL as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PARKSTONE SAINT PETER AND SAINT OSMUND WITH BRANKSEA SAINT MARY, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HARNHAM ST GEORGE AND ALL SAINTS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PARKSTONE SAINT PETER AND SAINT OSMUND WITH BRANKSEA SAINT MARY | FY2022 | £50 | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PARKSTONE SAINT PETER AND SAINT OSMUND WITH BRANKSEA SAINT MARY | FY2021 | £50 | Missionary and charitable giving |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HARNHAM ST GEORGE AND ALL SAINTS | FY2021 | £10 | Subscriptions |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HARNHAM ST GEORGE AND ALL SAINTS | FY2022 | £10 | Subscriptions |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SIR JOHN PRIESTMAN CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £9k |
| THE MCCORQUODALE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £500 |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SOUTH PETHERTON WITH THE SEAVINGTONS AND THE LAMBROOKS | 1 | £70 |
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- SALISBURY CATHEDRAL CHORAL FOUNDATION
- FRIENDS OF NORWICH CATHEDRAL
- SOCIETY OF FRIENDS OF WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL
- FRIENDS OF DURHAM CATHEDRAL
- THE FRIENDS OF EXETER CATHEDRAL
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ASSOCIATION OF THE FRIENDS OF SALISBURY CATHEDRAL | £290k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SALISBURY CATHEDRAL CHORAL FOUNDATION | £407k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF NORWICH CATHEDRAL | £333k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOCIETY OF FRIENDS OF WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL | £202k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF DURHAM CATHEDRAL | £283k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF EXETER CATHEDRAL | £392k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |