FRIENDS OF WORCESTER CATHEDRAL
The Friends is a membership organisation which raises funds from subscriptions, donations, investments and other activities. The Friends' purpose is to make grants to the chapter of Worcester cathedral and other groups within the cathedral in preserving, maintaining and developing the cathedral's mission, resources, music and other aspects of the worship and life of the cathedral.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported total incoming resources of £35,330 and unrestricted funds of £203,387 as of 31 March 2025. The trustees confirmed the charity has sufficient resources to continue operating as a going concern, with a stated reserves policy to hold £60,000 from unrestricted funds.
What the accounts disclose
“Subscriptions & Donations at f 14,219 (40.24%) includes one-off items of f2,2OO which will not be repeated next year.” — page 4
“Of the unrestricted funds (f203,387 as at 31 March 2025) the Trustees think it appropriate to set aside f60,000 as reserves.”
Trustees
- Susan Penelope Thomaschair
- Anita Mansell
- Elizabeth Jayne Wright
- Gregory David Rowe
- John William Drage
- Kieran Thomas Kettleton
- Margret Sara Trepte
- Michael Leonard Schmeising
- Sally Ann Thompson
- The Very Revd Dr Stephen Michael Edwards
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £35k | £28k |
| 31/03/2024 | £33k | £41k |
| 31/03/2023 | £32k | £32k |
| 31/03/2022 | £32k | £24k |
| 31/03/2021 | £32k | £76k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF WORCESTER CATHEDRAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported total incoming resources of £35,330 and unrestricted funds of £203,387 as of 31 March 2025. The trustees confirmed the charity has sufficient resources to continue operating as a going concern, with a stated reserves policy to hold £60,000 from unrestricted funds. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.