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Catholic Trust For England And Wales

Also known as: Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales

To promote the Catholic religion principally, but not exclusively, in England and Wales.

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Activities & Mission

To promote the Catholic religion principally, but not exclusively, in England and Wales.

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
£10,908,897
Latest Expenditure
£10,581,730

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 79.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 82.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,892,668
Charitable Activities £1,598,973
Other Trading £2,072,817
Investments £1,383,277
Other Income £2,961,162

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,674,621
Raising Funds £177,218
Governance £218,734
Grants to Institutions £798,941
Other Expenditure £1,729,891

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
£10,908,897
£10,581,730£8,674,621£50,766,574£45,013,121117 / 0
2023
£9,493,066
£10,236,663£7,890,154£49,173,363£6,006,897120 / 0
2022
£9,178,319
£9,745,761£7,403,633£49,097,377£6,503,72693 / 0
2021
£10,752,542
£11,290,851£9,797,277£54,997,832£3,460,92896 / 0
2020
£13,377,674
£11,944,830£10,891,928£51,636,776£1,953,969106 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Catholic Trust For England And Wales

What does Catholic Trust For England And Wales do?

To promote the Catholic religion principally, but not exclusively, in England and Wales.

How much income did Catholic Trust For England And Wales report in 2024?

Catholic Trust For England And Wales reported total income of £10.91m and reported expenditure of £10.58m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Catholic Trust For England And Wales registered as a charity?

Catholic Trust For England And Wales was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 May 2003 as charity number 1097482. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Catholic Trust For England And Wales?

Catholic Trust For England And Wales is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is RT REVD PETER BRIGNALL BISHOP. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Catholic Trust For England And Wales operate?

Catholic Trust For England And Wales operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Catholic Trust For England And Wales a registered charity?

Yes — Catholic Trust For England And Wales is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1097482.

Details

Address
39 ECCLESTON SQUARE
LONDON
SW1V 1BX
Registration Date
12 May 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3999755
Charity Number
1097482

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Trustees

RT REVD PETER BRIGNALL BISHOP Chair
Helen Bernadette Costigane
Also governs 1 other charity
HENRIETTA TAMSIN EASTWOOD
Also governs 2 other charities
John Hugh Davies
Also governs 1 other charity
Liam Francis Kelly
Lyn Murray
Also governs 2 other charities
Most Reverend Charles Philip Richard Moth
Most Reverend Mark O'Toole
Also governs 2 other charities
Paul Edris Hewitt
Rt Rev Tom Williams
Sarah Kilmartin

Also Known As

  • Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales

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