FRATERNITY OF THE FRIENDS OF SAINT ALBANS ABBEY
Support of St Alban's Cathedral and the promotion of its dignity, traditions and influence, in particular by:1) providing a network to link members to the life and work of the Cathedral and Abbey Church.2) giving practical and financial support to projects which enhance the Church and its precincts and which are endorsed by the Cathedral Chapter.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's total assets decreased slightly to £588,353, driven by a sharp fall in income from legacies and a reduction in grants paid out. Despite the net decrease in funds, the trustees confirm the charity remains in good financial health with sufficient reserves to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees continue to maintain a reserve of £20,000 against the risk of a catastrophic fall in the charity’s income.” — page 6
Trustees
- AILSA ELIZABETH HERBERT
- Anne Elizabeth Stockley
- Carol Ann Borras
- DAVID PAUL SKIDMORE OBE
- Dr Christine Alison Blackie
- JULIA GRACE LOW
- Judith Hilary Card
- LIZ FOTHERINGHAM
- Mary Eryl Butcher
- Michael Richard Graham
- Moira Elizabeth Dean
- Paul David Jackson
- Robert Stanley Raine CBE
- Susan Hawkins
- THE VERY REVD JOANNE KELLY-MOORE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £65k | £90k |
| 31/12/2024 | £153k | £139k |
| 31/12/2023 | £61k | £49k |
| 31/12/2022 | £53k | £91k |
| 31/12/2021 | £405k | £57k |
Common questions
Is FRATERNITY OF THE FRIENDS OF SAINT ALBANS ABBEY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's total assets decreased slightly to £588,353, driven by a sharp fall in income from legacies and a reduction in grants paid out. Despite the net decrease in funds, the trustees confirm the charity remains in good financial health with sufficient reserves to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.