# The Friends of the Roman Catholic Cathedral of East Anglia

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 289281 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/289281)
- Website: http://www.stjohncathedral.co.uk/
- Latest income: £4,195; spending £1,495
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-roman-catholic-cathedral-of-east-anglia

Raise funding to improve the fabric,fittings and furniture of the Roman Catholic Cathedral of East Anglia (The Cathedral) and to promote public interest in the Cathedral and it's history, and to unite in a common fellowship all interested in the 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 Mar 2026 | £4,195 | £1,495 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £5,344 | £274 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £11.4k | £2,308 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £5,831 | £22.7k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £11k | £25 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of public religion and to this end to maintain, preserve, repair and improve the fabric, fittings and furniture of the Roman Catholic Cathedral of East Anglia and to further its activities and services and promote public interest in the Cathedral and its history, its work and to seek to join together in a common fellowship all those who are interested in the Cathedral.

## What it funds

The Friends of the Roman Catholic Cathedral of East Anglia is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year The Friends of the Roman Catholic Cathedral of East Anglia reported income of £4,195 and spending of £1,495. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £26.8k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of the Roman Catholic Cathedral of East Anglia in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (stjohncathedral.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 the Roman Catholic Cathedral of East Anglia open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of the Roman Catholic Cathedral of East Anglia 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 the Roman Catholic Cathedral of East Anglia fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

### Does The Friends of the Roman Catholic Cathedral of East Anglia give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of the Roman Catholic Cathedral of East Anglia makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Friends of the Roman Catholic Cathedral of East Anglia give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of the Roman Catholic Cathedral of East Anglia's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £1,495. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,354 a year.

### How large is The Friends of the Roman Catholic Cathedral of East Anglia?

In its latest reported year The Friends of the Roman Catholic Cathedral of East Anglia reported income of £4,195 and spending of £1,495.


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