# The Chelmsford Cathedral Restoration Refurbishment and Development Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1036680 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1036680)
- Website: https://www.chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Essex
- Other names: The Chelmsford Cathedral Chapter Appeal Fund (working)
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/chelmsford-cathedral-restoration-refurbishment-and-development-fund

(a) The advancement of the Christian religion, in particular by the restoration and maintenence of Chelmsford Cathedral.(b) Establishing and maintaining educational, musical and choral bursaries.(c) Supporting charitable purpose relating to the development of the work of the Cathedral and for the furtherance of its ministry.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (a) For the advancement of the Christian religion in particular by the Restoration and maintenance of Chelmsford Cathedral, including the provision, Restoration maintenance and renewal of the fabric and furnishing of the Cathedral and its buildings and plant and the provision, Restoration and maintenance of the Cathedral organ (b) For establishing and maintaining educational musical and choral bursaries (c) Generally for any other charitable purpose related to the Development of the work of the Cathedral and for the furtherance of its ministry.

## What it funds

The Chelmsford Cathedral Restoration Refurbishment and Development Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Chelmsford Cathedral Restoration Refurbishment and Development Fund reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Essex.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Chelmsford Cathedral Restoration Refurbishment and Development Fund in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Chelmsford Cathedral Restoration Refurbishment and Development Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Chelmsford Cathedral Restoration Refurbishment and Development Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Chelmsford Cathedral Restoration Refurbishment and Development Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Essex.

### Does The Chelmsford Cathedral Restoration Refurbishment and Development Fund give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Chelmsford Cathedral Restoration Refurbishment and Development Fund makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Chelmsford Cathedral Restoration Refurbishment and Development Fund give each year?

The register does not break out The Chelmsford Cathedral Restoration Refurbishment and Development Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is The Chelmsford Cathedral Restoration Refurbishment and Development Fund?

In its latest reported year The Chelmsford Cathedral Restoration Refurbishment and Development Fund reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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