# The Friends of Bradford Cathedral

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1049398 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1049398)
- Website: https://www.bradfordcathedral.co.uk
- Latest income: £1,712; spending £2,519
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Bradford City
- Other names: Friends of Bradford Cathedral (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-bradford-cathedral

The Friends of Bradford Cathedral exists to bring together in fellowship all those who care for the Cathedral, to support the Cathedral and its staff through prayers for its work, and through fund-raising for special projects as well as upkeep and maintenance.

## 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 | £1,712 | £2,519 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,724 | £481 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,666 | £693 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,122 | £763 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,564 | £10.4k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A.to further the religious and other charitable work of Bradford Cathedral. B. B.to assist in the upkeep and repair of the fabric and contents of the Cathedral and the maintenance of the services in the Cathedral.

## What it funds

The Friends of Bradford 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 The Friends of Bradford Cathedral reported income of £1,712 and spending of £2,519. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £14.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bradford City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Bradford Cathedral in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (bradfordcathedral.co.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 Friends of Bradford Cathedral open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Friends of Bradford Cathedral fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bradford City.

### Does The Friends of Bradford Cathedral give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Friends of Bradford Cathedral give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of Bradford Cathedral'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 £2,519. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,976 a year.

### How large is The Friends of Bradford Cathedral?

In its latest reported year The Friends of Bradford Cathedral reported income of £1,712 and spending of £2,519.


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