# FRIENDS OF WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 220218
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Aug. 19, 1964
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=220218


## Contact

- **Address:** 2 THE CLOSE, WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE
- **Postcode:** SO23 9LS
- **Phone:** 01962857244
- **Email:** friends@winchester-cathedral.org.uk
- **Website:** www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 1. THE OBJECTS ARE TO:A) ASSIST THE CHAPTER IN MAINTAINING THE FABRIC, MONUMENTS, FITTINGSAND FURNISHINGS OF WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL AND ITS ASSOCIATED GROUNDWORKSWITHIN THE PRECINCTS (EXCLUDING PROPERTY USED FOR RESIDENTIAL OR ADMINISTRATIVEPURPOSES). IN THIS CLAUSE “ASSOCIATED GROUNDWORKS WITHIN THE PRECINCTS” SHALL MEAN:(I) UTILITY SERVICES FOR THE CATHEDRAL;(II) HISTORIC REMAINS CONNECTED PHYSICALLY TO THE CATHEDRAL;(III) THE WESSEX LEARNING CENTRE AND THE LEARNING CENTRE;(IV) DISABLED ACCESS;(V) PUBLIC AREAS AND TOILET FACILITIES WITHIN THE CATHEDRAL CLOSE;B)  STIMULATE INTEREST IN OR RAISE THE PUBLIC PROFILE OF THE CATHEDRAL;C) ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT INITIATIVES :(I) WHICH HELP TO PRESERVE OR ENHANCE THE BEAUTY OF THE CATHEDRAL, ITS HISTORY AND ITS MUSIC; OR(II) WHICH SUPPORT THE LIFE, WORSHIP AND MINISTRY OF THE CATHEDRAL.

**Activities:** i) to assist the Chapter in maintaining the fabric and monuments and the fittings and   furnishings of Winchester Cathedral and its associated ground-works within the precincts; ii) to stimulate interest in the Cathedral; iii) to encourage and support activities calculated to preserve and beautify the Cathedral, its history and music.

**Area of benefit:** DIOCESE OF WINCHESTER




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Organisations
- **What:** Religious Activities, Environment/conservation/heritage
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies



## Areas of operation

- Hampshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £1237137 | £324000 | £1873004 | 3 |
| March 31, 2024 | £394094 | £263155 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £536515 | £337560 | £778553 | 3 |
| March 31, 2022 | £303626 | £211966 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £181909 | £235100 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Alison Evans — appointed July 6, 2024
- Angela Forder-Stent — appointed July 16, 2022
- Dr Cindy Wood — appointed Jan. 17, 2020
- Jenny Hilton — appointed Jan. 17, 2020
- Karen Dagwell — appointed July 12, 2025
- Marcel Bradbury — appointed July 12, 2025
- Michael Burke — appointed Sept. 24, 2024
- Nigel SPICER — appointed July 15, 2017
- Richard Lumley Green-Wilkinson — appointed Sept. 14, 2021
- The Reverend Canon Dr Roland Riem — appointed May 20, 2025
- Zoe Seenan — appointed July 12, 2025