FRIENDS OF PETERBOROUGH CATHEDRAL
The charity's objectives are:(a) to arouse and foster interest in the Cathedral throughout the Diocese and beyond; and(b) to assist with funds to preserve the fabric of the Cathedral and associated buildings and to assist in the preservation and enrichment of the ornaments and furnishings of the Cathedral and the maintenance and development of its worship and mission.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £77,140, which is significantly above its stated optimum reserve level of £23,240. Per the trustees' report, the charity has sufficient funds to continue in operation for at least 12 months and recorded a net deficit of £12,879 for the year, primarily due to grants made to the Chapter.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- DAVID JOHN WAYchair
- IAN HARPER
- JOHN ALEC GRUBB
- Joanne Kay Dalrymple-Smith
- Keith Nicholson
- Rosemary Maude Way
- Very Reverend Christopher Dalliston
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £29k | £42k |
| 31/12/2024 | £7k | £7k |
| 31/12/2023 | £32k | £20k |
| 31/12/2022 | £7k | £9k |
| 31/12/2021 | £8k | £18k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF PETERBOROUGH CATHEDRAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £77,140, which is significantly above its stated optimum reserve level of £23,240. Per the trustees' report, the charity has sufficient funds to continue in operation for at least 12 months and recorded a net deficit of £12,879 for the year, primarily due to grants made to the Chapter. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FRIENDS OF PETERBOROUGH CATHEDRAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS OF PETERBOROUGH CATHEDRAL as a grant recipient include THE EARL FITZWILLIAM CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE EARL FITZWILLIAM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE EARL FITZWILLIAM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE EARL FITZWILLIAM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE EARL FITZWILLIAM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £50 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 15/03/2022 | £184k | #ERSX: Chapter Peterborough Cathedral |