FRIENDS OF ST EDMUNDSBURY CATHEDRAL
To support and encourage the Dean and Chapter in their work and to add to the fabric and beauty of the Cathedral by contributing towards to its restoration, maintenance and improvements as a token of the gratitude which the people of Suffolk, and others, owe to Almighty God.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £134,185 and restricted reserves of £6,690 as of 31 December 2024, resulting in a net increase in total assets. The Treasurer's report notes that membership income rose and events showed a surplus, while the charity benefits from higher interest rates.
What the accounts disclose
“The Chairman apologised to the meeting and reported that the Minutes of 2023 could not be found.”
Trustees
- ALISON CHRISTIAN SHEEPSHANKS
- ALISON LESLEY EVANS
- DIANA HUNT DL
- Ian Brookman
- NEVILLE HORN
- ROBERT CHARLES ROUS
- Rt Rev Dr MICHAEL HARRISON
- Sue Cockram
- THE REVEREND CANON MATTHEW VERNON
- The Right Reverand MARTIN SEELEY
- The Very Rev Joseph Hawes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £28k | £17k |
| 31/12/2023 | £31k | £25k |
| 31/12/2022 | £46k | £68k |
| 31/12/2021 | £24k | £14k |
| 31/12/2020 | £12k | £12k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF ST EDMUNDSBURY CATHEDRAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £134,185 and restricted reserves of £6,690 as of 31 December 2024, resulting in a net increase in total assets. The Treasurer's report notes that membership income rose and events showed a surplus, while the charity benefits from higher interest rates. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.