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Arundel And Brighton Diocesan Trust

Also known as: Diocese of Arundel and Brighton

The advancement of the Roman Catholic religion and education within the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton and beyond. The Diocese covers the city of Brighton & Hove, the counties of East and West Sussex, and Surrey outside the London boroughs.

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Activities & Mission

The advancement of the Roman Catholic religion and education within the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton and beyond. The Diocese covers the city of Brighton & Hove, the counties of East and West Sussex, and Surrey outside the London boroughs.

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
£19,707,000
Latest Expenditure
£19,399,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 57% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 52% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 46% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £11,406,000
Charitable Activities £2,490,000
Other Trading £3,169,000
Investments £980,000
Other Income £1,662,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £18,964,000
Raising Funds £435,000
Governance £192,000
Grants to Institutions £478,000
Other Expenditure £0

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
£19,707,000
£19,399,000£18,964,000£99,188,000£3,786,000292 / 4000
2023
£17,122,000
£18,139,000£17,806,000£97,151,000£2,944,000289 / 4000
2022
£20,332,000
£18,053,000£17,876,000£95,598,000£1,700,000275 / 4000
2021
£17,326,000
£14,938,000£14,762,000£100,687,000£6,400,000279 / 4000
2020
£13,870,000
£14,272,000£14,091,000£97,183,000£4,700,000327 / 4000

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Arundel And Brighton Diocesan Trust

What does Arundel And Brighton Diocesan Trust do?

The advancement of the Roman Catholic religion and education within the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton and beyond. The Diocese covers the city of Brighton & Hove, the counties of East and West Sussex, and Surrey outside the London boroughs.

How much income did Arundel And Brighton Diocesan Trust report in 2024?

Arundel And Brighton Diocesan Trust reported total income of £19.71m and reported expenditure of £19.40m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Arundel And Brighton Diocesan Trust?

Arundel And Brighton Diocesan Trust has a program ratio of 96.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Arundel And Brighton Diocesan Trust registered as a charity?

Arundel And Brighton Diocesan Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 July 1967 as charity number 252878. It has been registered for 59 years.

Who runs Arundel And Brighton Diocesan Trust?

Arundel And Brighton Diocesan Trust is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Arundel And Brighton Diocesan Trust operate?

Arundel And Brighton Diocesan Trust operates across 5 areas, including Albania, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Arundel And Brighton Diocesan Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Arundel And Brighton Diocesan Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 252878.

Details

Address
The Catholic Diocese of Arundel & Brighton
The St Philip Howard Centre
4 Southgate Drive
CRAWLEY
West Sussex
RH10 6RP
Registration Date
11 July 1967
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
252878
Charity Number
252878

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Trustees

Arundel and Brighton Roman Catholic Diocesan Corporation Limited (The)

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Diocese of Arundel and Brighton

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