FRIENDS OF DURHAM CATHEDRAL
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £871,243 are well positioned to cover commitments and exceed the stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net income increase to £153,169, driven by a significant upturn in legacies and investment gains, while maintaining adequate resources for future operations.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 4
Trustees
- Andrew Peter French
- Caroline Peacock
- Christine Lightfoot
- DR EDWARD DAVID HUNT
- George Barber
- Guy George Sampson
- Hazel Bradshaw
- Jeanne Dean
- Michael John Dunn Lightfoot
- Michael Spencer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £283k | £165k |
| 31/12/2024 | £128k | £179k |
| 31/12/2023 | £246k | £117k |
| 31/12/2022 | £475k | £67k |
| 31/12/2021 | £84k | £141k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF DURHAM CATHEDRAL financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £871,243 are well positioned to cover commitments and exceed the stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net income increase to £153,169, driven by a significant upturn in legacies and investment gains, while maintaining adequate resources for future operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FRIENDS OF DURHAM CATHEDRAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS OF DURHAM CATHEDRAL as a grant recipient include SIR JOHN PRIESTMAN CHARITY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SIR JOHN PRIESTMAN CHARITY TRUST | FY2024 | £5k |
| SIR JOHN PRIESTMAN CHARITY TRUST | FY2021 | £4k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MCCORQUODALE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| SIR JEREMIAH COLMAN GIFT TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PARKSTONE SAINT PETER AND SAINT OSMUND WITH BRANKSEA SAINT MARY | 1 | £50 |