# Friends of Worcester Cathedral

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 517009 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/517009)
- Website: https://www.friendsofworcestercathedral.org.uk
- Latest income: £35.3k; spending £28.3k
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-worcester-cathedral

We support the Chapter of Worcester Cathedral in the preservation of its heritage, by conservation, enhancement and beautification of its buildings, furnishing, fittings and setting, and to sustain its Christian worship, mission and outreach and all other aspects of its religious and charitable purposes, by raising funds and awarding grants for these purposes.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Friends of Worcester Cathedral is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Friends of Worcester Cathedral reported income of £35.3k and spending of £28.3k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Worcester Cathedral in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (friendsofworcestercathedral.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 Friends of Worcester Cathedral open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Worcester Cathedral is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Friends of Worcester Cathedral give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is Friends of Worcester Cathedral?

In its latest reported year Friends of Worcester Cathedral reported income of £35.3k and spending of £28.3k.


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