Belmont Abbey General CIO

The support of the community of Benedictine monks based at Belmont Abbey in Herefordshire in their work and life under the Rule of St Benedict

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Activities & Mission

The support of the community of Benedictine monks based at Belmont Abbey in Herefordshire in their work and life under the Rule of St Benedict

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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.

Local Authority

Herefordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,188,041

Latest Expenditure

£1,221,075

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 71.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 31.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £543,294

Charitable Activities £84,918

Other Trading £197,527

Investments £362,302

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £871,116

Raising Funds £349,959

Governance £29,608

Grants to Institutions £22,233

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,188,041	£1,221,075	£871,116	£6,888,068	£1,277,516	5 / 66
2024	£1,428,686	£1,154,119	£849,976	£6,980,993	£1,306,652	10 / 66
2023	£1,097,136	£926,696	£595,143	£6,441,818	£880,866	10 / 25
2023	£584,494	£540,538	£410,466	£6,681,059	£888,042	5 / 40
2022	£7,406,884	£839,216	£559,182	£6,441,818	£753,137	10 / 53

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Belmont Abbey General CIO

What does Belmont Abbey General CIO do?

The support of the community of Benedictine monks based at Belmont Abbey in Herefordshire in their work and life under the Rule of St Benedict

How much income did Belmont Abbey General CIO report in 2025?

Belmont Abbey General CIO reported total income of £1.19m and reported expenditure of £1.22m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Belmont Abbey General CIO registered as a charity?

Belmont Abbey General CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 June 2020 as charity number 1190035. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Belmont Abbey General CIO?

Belmont Abbey General CIO is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Right Reverend Keith Brendan Martel Thomas OSB. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Belmont Abbey General CIO operate?

Belmont Abbey General CIO operates in Herefordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Belmont Abbey General CIO a registered charity?

Yes — Belmont Abbey General CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1190035.