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Carmelite Monastery

Keeping the monastery chapel open to all for public worship and private prayer. Retreats, quiet days and away days, with a guest flat for visitors. Funerals and services. A prayer garden and grounds for quiet reflection and the interment of ashes. Prayer for, and gifts to, people in need.

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Activities & Mission

Keeping the monastery chapel open to all for public worship and private prayer. Retreats, quiet days and away days, with a guest flat for visitors. Funerals and services. A prayer garden and grounds for quiet reflection and the interment of ashes. Prayer for, and gifts to, people in need.

Grants

Carmelite Monastery makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£77,841
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities

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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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
£58,405
Latest Expenditure
£77,841

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 133.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£58,405
£77,8410 / 0
2024
£181,037
£174,4500 / 0
2023
£184,139
£168,9230 / 5
2022
£139,044
£186,5070 / 6
2021
£246,648
£162,2520 / 5

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Frequently asked questions about Carmelite Monastery

What does Carmelite Monastery do?

Keeping the monastery chapel open to all for public worship and private prayer. Retreats, quiet days and away days, with a guest flat for visitors. Funerals and services. A prayer garden and grounds for quiet reflection and the interment of ashes. Prayer for, and gifts to, people in need.

How much income did Carmelite Monastery report in 2025?

Carmelite Monastery reported total income of £58k and reported expenditure of £78k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Carmelite Monastery registered as a charity?

Carmelite Monastery was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 July 2016 as charity number 1168127. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Carmelite Monastery?

Carmelite Monastery is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sr BRIDGET LITCHFIELD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Carmelite Monastery operate?

Carmelite Monastery operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Carmelite Monastery a registered charity?

Yes — Carmelite Monastery is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1168127.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
8 July 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5080953
Charity Number
1168127

Trustees

Sr BRIDGET LITCHFIELD Chair
Sr ANN DODD
Sr ROSEMARY HARWAR

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2 November 2026
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