THE ASSOCIATION OF THE FRIENDS OF ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL

Registered charity 273973 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The objects of the charity are to assist the Dean and Chapter to preserve and maintain the fabric and monuments of Rochester Cathedral and lands in connection therewith and preserve and maintain the worship and services in Rochester Cathedral and further the religious works of the Cathedral. To achieve its objects, the charity offers membership to all who are interested in the aims of the charity

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Latest income
£56k
Latest spending
£173k
Registered
1977
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that total income decreased by 26% to £51,450, driven by a significant drop in donations, while expenditure rose by 30% to £40,695. Despite this, the charity reports a strong financial position with unrestricted reserves of £145,831, which exceed the stated policy target of approximately £50,000.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: one year's average charitable income, excluding legacies (held: £146k)
The Council considers that the most appropriate level of free reserves at 31 December 2024 should equate to one year's average charitable income, excluding legacies. The Council's best estimate of the amount required is in the region of £50,000. — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Kent

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£56k£173k
31/12/2024£51k£41k
31/12/2023£69k£31k
31/12/2022£38k£367k
31/12/2021£151k£169k

Common questions

Is THE ASSOCIATION OF THE FRIENDS OF ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased by 26% to £51,450, driven by a significant drop in donations, while expenditure rose by 30% to £40,695. Despite this, the charity reports a strong financial position with unrestricted reserves of £145,831, which exceed the stated policy target of approximately £50,000. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.