Colw

Also known as: Colw Limited, The Community of Our Lady of Walsingham

As a charity we facilitate opportunities for people to grow in the Catholic faith and in the freedom to live out of their heart's deepest desire. In view of this we offer hospitality and spiritual accompaniment, run parish missions, engage in outreach to schools, work as prison and university chaplains, support ecumenical and interreligious dialogue. Where: throughout UK and in the USA.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£786,063

Latest Expenditure

£154,115

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 16.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 86.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 41.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £704,620

Charitable Activities £57,394

Other Trading £0

Investments £24,049

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £132,697

Raising Funds £21,418

Governance £43,147

Grants to Institutions £0

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.

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	£786,063	£154,115	£132,697	£1,799,017	£1,137,505	0 / 0
2024	£284,368	£117,186				0 / 0
2023	£132,473	£107,011				0 / 0
2022	£173,965	£87,133				0 / 2
2021	£132,650	£96,138				0 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Colw

What does Colw do?

How much income did Colw report in 2025?

Colw reported total income of £786k and reported expenditure of £154k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Colw registered as a charity?

Colw was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 December 2012 as charity number 1150251. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Colw?

Colw is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sr Camilla Mary-Magdalen Oberding. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Colw operate?

Colw operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Colw a registered charity?

Yes — Colw is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150251.