# Friends of Manchester Cathedral

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1216310 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1216310)
- Website: https://www.manchestercathedral.org
- What it funds: Other charitable purposes
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Manchester City
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-manchester-cathedral

The CIO assists the Dean and Chapter of Manchester Cathedral to: (1) maintain and enrich the fabric, fittings, ornaments and furniture of the Cathedral, (2) advance and maintain public interest in the Cathedral and its religious and charitable work,

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are to advance the Christian religion by assisting the dean and chapter of Manchester Cathedral to: (1) Maintain and enrich the fabric, fittings, ornaments and furniture of the Cathedral,(2) Advance and maintain public interest in the Cathedral and its religious and charitable work,

## What it funds

Friends of Manchester Cathedral is registered under general charitable purposes; the register records that it makes grants to organisations.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Manchester Cathedral in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (manchestercathedral.org) 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.

## Guides

- [How to apply for a grant as a partnership](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/how-to-apply-for-grant-as-partnership)
- [Do you need a safeguarding policy to apply for a grant?](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/safeguarding-policy-grant-application)
- [Can grants pay volunteer expenses? A practical budget guide](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/can-grants-pay-volunteer-expenses)