# The Friends of Ripon Cathedral

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1062095 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1062095)
- Website: https://www.friendsofriponcathedral.org.uk/
- Latest income: £8,571; spending £15.5k
- What it funds: Religious activities, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: North Yorkshire
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-ripon-cathedral

The Friends support a variety of projects to do with the fabric, music or fittings of Ripon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £8,571 | £15.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £22.9k | £18.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £9,791 | £42.4k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £48.8k | £56.7k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £76.8k | £60.7k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote the restoration, maintenance, repair and improvement of the fabric, fittings, furniture, ornaments, monuments, liturgy and music of the Cathedral and to further such other charitable purposes relating to Ripon Cathedral as the trustees in their absolute discretion think fit.

## What it funds

The Friends of Ripon 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 and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year The Friends of Ripon Cathedral reported income of £8,571 and spending of £15.5k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £194k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Yorkshire.

## How to apply

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

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

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Yorkshire.

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

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

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

The register does not break out The Friends of Ripon 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 £15.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £38.8k a year.

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

In its latest reported year The Friends of Ripon Cathedral reported income of £8,571 and spending of £15.5k.


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