# Friends of Blackburn Cathedral

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1047234 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1047234)
- Website: http://www.fobc.info
- Latest income: £6,485; spending £25k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-blackburn-cathedral

To support Blackburn Anglican Cathedral by way of improvements to the fabric, facilities and contents, and to support its pastoral work, to which end monies are raised by subscriptions and donations plus fund-raising activities.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Friends of Blackburn Cathedral is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Friends of Blackburn Cathedral reported income of £6,485 and spending of £25k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Blackburn Cathedral in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (fobc.info) 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 Friends of Blackburn Cathedral open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Blackburn Cathedral is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Friends of Blackburn Cathedral give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Blackburn Cathedral makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is Friends of Blackburn Cathedral?

In its latest reported year Friends of Blackburn Cathedral reported income of £6,485 and spending of £25k.


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