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Friends of Durham Cathedral

Friends of Durham Cathedral is a registered charity in England & Wales working in religious activities, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage, based in The College.

Quick answer

Friends of Durham Cathedral is a registered charity (number 519110) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £282,826 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
519110
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
The College
Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
£282,826

What the charity does

Durham Cathedral forms part of a world heritage site. The Friends were set up in 1933 solely to help to maintain and enhance the building and its setting; and over the last ten years grants totalling over -ú1,000,000 have been made, membership is open to all who appreciate the cathedral either as a place of worship or as an architectural gem, and donations and legacies are also welcomed.

Registered causes

Religious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Durham Cathedral is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Durham Cathedral a legitimate charity?
Yes. Friends of Durham Cathedral is a registered charity (number 519110) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
What does Friends of Durham Cathedral do?
Durham Cathedral forms part of a world heritage site. The Friends were set up in 1933 solely to help to maintain and enhance the building and its setting; and over the last ten years grants totalling over -ú1,000,000 have been made, membership is open to all who appreciate the cathedral either as a place of worship or as an architectural gem, and donations and legacies are also welcomed.
How can I donate to Friends of Durham Cathedral?
Friends of Durham Cathedral's website is http://www.fodc.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.