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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£508,480
Latest Expenditure
£545,455

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 79.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 38% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 73.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 11% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 19.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 14% 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

Donations & Legacies £179,664
Charitable Activities £26,207
Other Trading £102,203
Investments £186,493
Other Income £13,913

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £402,118
Raising Funds £46,820
Governance £60,002
Grants to Institutions £98,832
Other Expenditure £96,517

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£508,480
£545,455£402,118£6,677,941£42,7133 / 0
2023
£692,955
£395,746£96,084£6,249,703£6,226,3013 / 1
2022
£650,962
£348,817£64,177£5,870,502£5,841,5753 / 1
2021
£540,356
£325,255£172,334£5,895,962£5,862,7153 / 1
2020
£463,013
£294,3950 / 2

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 2024?

Additional Curates Society reported total income of £508k and reported expenditure of £545k for the financial year ending 2024, 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 79.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 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.

Details

Address
16 COMMERCIAL STREET
BIRMINGHAM
B1 1RS
Registration Date
8 May 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
209448
Charity Number
209448

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Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Acs

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