# The Friends of Chelmsford Cathedral

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1096353 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1096353)
- Latest income: £3,765; spending £1,365
- What it funds: Religious activities, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Essex
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-chelmsford-cathedral

Generation of funds for the provision of works,furnishings and ministry for Chelmsford Cathedral.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £3,765 | £1,365 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £4,295 | £13k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £3,977 | £8,977 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £5,507 | £758 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £4,059 | £20.4k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the Friends shall be the advancement of the Christian religion by:encouraging prayer for Chelmsford Cathedral (hereinafter referred to as "the Cathedral");espousing the work of the Cathedral throughout the diocese of Chelmsford;bringing together in a common fellowship all who care for the Cathedral;assisting the Cathedral council in preserving, maintaining, improving and enriching the fabric, furnishings and fittings of the Cathedral and sharing in the work of the Cathedral.

## What it funds

The Friends of Chelmsford Cathedral is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Friends of Chelmsford Cathedral reported income of £3,765 and spending of £1,365. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £44.5k 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 Friends of Chelmsford Cathedral in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Friends of Chelmsford Cathedral open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford Cathedral fund?

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

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

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

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

The register does not break out The Friends of Chelmsford Cathedral's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2026 was £1,365. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,900 a year.

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

In its latest reported year The Friends of Chelmsford Cathedral reported income of £3,765 and spending of £1,365.


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