# The Friends of St Davids Cathedral CIO

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1212240 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1212240)
- Website: https://www.stdavidscathedral.org.uk
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Religious activities, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Pembrokeshire
- Trustees: 11
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-st-davids-cathedral

General Charitable Purposes, Specifically to support the Cathedral of St Davids

## 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 |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are to advance the Christian religion in Wales and in particular:(1) To assist and support the dean and chapter of the Cathedral to further the religious and other charitable work of the Cathedral to the greater glory of God and in honour of saints andrew and david;(2) Maintaining, preserving, improving and enhancing the fabric, furnishings and music of the Cathedral and its precincts; and (3) To encourage and nurture public interest in the Cathedral and its worship and ministry.

## What it funds

The Friends of St Davids Cathedral CIO is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Friends of St Davids Cathedral CIO reported income of £0 and spending of £0.

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

## How to apply

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

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

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

### Does The Friends of St Davids Cathedral CIO give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Friends of St Davids Cathedral CIO give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of St Davids Cathedral CIO'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.

### How large is The Friends of St Davids Cathedral CIO?

In its latest reported year The Friends of St Davids Cathedral CIO reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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