Caldey Abbey
Also known as: Caldey Island Trust
Advance of Roman Catholic religion, preservation of the island's heritage and making it available for public access, provision of stress-free periods of refreshment, provision of a website on the history and purpose of the heritage site and the Roman Catholic religion.
Activities & Mission
Advance of Roman Catholic religion, preservation of the island's heritage and making it available for public access, provision of stress-free periods of refreshment, provision of a website on the history and purpose of the heritage site and the Roman Catholic religion.
Grants
Caldey Abbey makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £1,067,498
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, religious activities and the environment, conservation, or heritage
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 11% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?
Higher than 7% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 4% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. (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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,288,544 | £1,067,498 | £390,617 | £1,390,407 | £955,532 | 13 / 4 |
| 2024 | £707,571 | £842,364 | £392,575 | £1,069,152 | £879,568 | 13 / 3 |
| 2023 | £672,392 | £580,635 | £187,204 | £1,184,349 | £1,054,475 | 12 / 0 |
| 2022 | £620,663 | £532,203 | £212,720 | £1,157,319 | £1,114,062 | 12 / 10 |
| 2021 | £306,344 | £476,025 | 0 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Caldey Abbey
What does Caldey Abbey do?
Advance of Roman Catholic religion, preservation of the island's heritage and making it available for public access, provision of stress-free periods of refreshment, provision of a website on the history and purpose of the heritage site and the Roman Catholic religion.
How much income did Caldey Abbey report in 2025?
Caldey Abbey reported total income of £1.29m and reported expenditure of £1.07m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Caldey Abbey?
Caldey Abbey has a program ratio of 30.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Caldey Abbey registered as a charity?
Caldey Abbey was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 January 1970 as charity number 259850. It has been registered for 56 years.
Who runs Caldey Abbey?
Caldey Abbey is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Caldey Abbey operate?
Caldey Abbey operates in Pembrokeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Caldey Abbey a registered charity?
Yes — Caldey Abbey is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 259850.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Caldey Island Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated