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Catholic Apostolic Church - Trust Property Held In Connection Therewith

The advancement of the Christian religion by making grants to assist the clergy, both active and retired and their dependants,in the major branches of the Christian church in the UK. The welfare of both poor members and widows of congregations of the Catholic Apostolic Church. The maintenance of remaining Catholic Apostolic Church buildings and their use for worship by other Churches as agreed.

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Activities & Mission

The advancement of the Christian religion by making grants to assist the clergy, both active and retired and their dependants,in the major branches of the Christian church in the UK. The welfare of both poor members and widows of congregations of the Catholic Apostolic Church. The maintenance of remaining Catholic Apostolic Church buildings and their use for worship by other Churches as agreed.

Grants

Catholic Apostolic Church - Trust Property Held In Connection Therewith is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2026)
£1,291,590
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
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
£930,423
Latest Expenditure
£2,322,860

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 234.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 99% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 680). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 31% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £3,000
Charitable Activities £1,333
Other Trading £0
Investments £851,502
Other Income £74,588

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,183,631
Raising Funds £139,229
Governance £22,383
Grants to Institutions £1,291,590
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£930,423
£2,322,860£2,183,631£25,921,087£25,921,0874 / 7
2025
£981,748
£1,380,198£1,210,954£29,067,951£29,067,9514 / 5
2024
£870,918
£1,001,616£839,370£30,102,138£30,102,1384 / 5
2023
£811,053
£932,703£734,443£28,768,254£28,768,2543 / 3
2022
£830,534
£685,698£539,555£29,936,064£29,936,0643 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Catholic Apostolic Church - Trust Property Held In Connection Therewith

What does Catholic Apostolic Church - Trust Property Held In Connection Therewith do?

The advancement of the Christian religion by making grants to assist the clergy, both active and retired and their dependants,in the major branches of the Christian church in the UK. The welfare of both poor members and widows of congregations of the Catholic Apostolic Church. The maintenance of remaining Catholic Apostolic Church buildings and their use for worship by other Churches as agreed.

How much income did Catholic Apostolic Church - Trust Property Held In Connection Therewith report in 2026?

Catholic Apostolic Church - Trust Property Held In Connection Therewith reported total income of £930k and reported expenditure of £2.32m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Catholic Apostolic Church - Trust Property Held In Connection Therewith?

Catholic Apostolic Church - Trust Property Held In Connection Therewith has a program ratio of 234.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 680 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Catholic Apostolic Church - Trust Property Held In Connection Therewith registered as a charity?

Catholic Apostolic Church - Trust Property Held In Connection Therewith was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 December 1965 as charity number 245250. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs Catholic Apostolic Church - Trust Property Held In Connection Therewith?

Catholic Apostolic Church - Trust Property Held In Connection Therewith is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTOPHER BENJAMIN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Catholic Apostolic Church - Trust Property Held In Connection Therewith operate?

Catholic Apostolic Church - Trust Property Held In Connection Therewith operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Catholic Apostolic Church - Trust Property Held In Connection Therewith a registered charity?

Yes — Catholic Apostolic Church - Trust Property Held In Connection Therewith is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 245250.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
15 December 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
245250
Charity Number
245250

Trustees

CHRISTOPHER BENJAMIN Chair
Jonathan Francis Carter
Matthew Samuel Kilmane de Ferrars
PHILIP ARTHUR WHITTAKER
THOMAS DAVID BALDWIN
Trevor Benjamin

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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