# The Friends of Southwark Cathedral

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 279515 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/279515)
- Website: https://www.southwark.anglican.org
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout London
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-southwark-cathedral-279515

The Friends of Southwark Cathedral supports the Cathedral Chapter it in mission. A varied programme of events provides the Friends with opportunities to meet together and fund-raising activities are organised throughout the year.

## 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 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The furtherance of any religious or other charitable purposes in connection with Southwark Cathedral and in particular the maintainence repair and beautification of the said Cathedral and its fabric and furnishings.

## What it funds

The Friends of Southwark Cathedral is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities 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 Southwark Cathedral reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £0 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Southwark Cathedral in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (southwark.anglican.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.

## Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

The register does not break out The Friends of Southwark 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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

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

In its latest reported year The Friends of Southwark Cathedral reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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