Additional Curates Society
Also known as: Acs
The additional curates society awards grants to poor and populous parishes, and parishes in new areas, so that they can employ a curate. A work they have been doing since 1837. The society also encourages and fosters vocations to the priesthood.
Activities & Mission
The additional curates society awards grants to poor and populous parishes, and parishes in new areas, so that they can employ a curate. A work they have been doing since 1837. The society also encourages and fosters vocations to the priesthood.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 80% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 396). How is this calculated?
Higher than 31% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 6% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £555,224 | £685,128 | £617,645 | £6,498,230 | £40,292 | 3 / 0 |
| 2024 | £508,480 | £545,455 | £402,118 | £6,677,941 | £42,713 | 3 / 0 |
| 2023 | £692,955 | £395,746 | £96,084 | £6,249,703 | £6,226,301 | 3 / 1 |
| 2022 | £650,962 | £348,817 | £64,177 | £5,870,502 | £5,841,575 | 3 / 1 |
| 2021 | £540,356 | £325,255 | £172,334 | £5,895,962 | £5,862,715 | 3 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Additional Curates Society
What does Additional Curates Society do?
The additional curates society awards grants to poor and populous parishes, and parishes in new areas, so that they can employ a curate. A work they have been doing since 1837. The society also encourages and fosters vocations to the priesthood.
How much income did Additional Curates Society report in 2025?
Additional Curates Society reported total income of £555k and reported expenditure of £685k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Additional Curates Society?
Additional Curates Society has a program ratio of 111.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 396 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Additional Curates Society registered as a charity?
Additional Curates Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 May 1963 as charity number 209448. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Additional Curates Society?
Additional Curates Society is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen Peter Race. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Additional Curates Society operate?
Additional Curates Society operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Additional Curates Society a registered charity?
Yes — Additional Curates Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 209448.
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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