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Commissariat Of The Holy Land

Support and furtherance of the work of the Custody of the Holy Land.Support of Franciscan and other clergy and religious working for the Custody.Advancement of the Roman Catholic religion.Relief of poverty in Missions maintained by the Custody of the Holy Land.

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Activities & Mission

Support and furtherance of the work of the Custody of the Holy Land.Support of Franciscan and other clergy and religious working for the Custody.Advancement of the Roman Catholic religion.Relief of poverty in Missions maintained by the Custody of the Holy Land.

Grants

Commissariat Of The Holy Land is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£750,030
Who it helps
other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief 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
£802,317
Latest Expenditure
£763,144

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £797,975
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,342
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £763,144
Raising Funds £0
Governance £13,114
Grants to Institutions £750,030
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£802,317
£763,144£763,144£205,755£205,7550 / 0
2024
£769,005
£912,721£912,721£166,582£166,5820 / 0
2023
£925,114
£813,373£813,373£310,298£310,2980 / 0
2022
£474,396
£411,6470 / 0
2021
£444,214
£410,6450 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Commissariat Of The Holy Land

What does Commissariat Of The Holy Land do?

Support and furtherance of the work of the Custody of the Holy Land.Support of Franciscan and other clergy and religious working for the Custody.Advancement of the Roman Catholic religion.Relief of poverty in Missions maintained by the Custody of the Holy Land.

How much income did Commissariat Of The Holy Land report in 2025?

Commissariat Of The Holy Land reported total income of £802k and reported expenditure of £763k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Commissariat Of The Holy Land registered as a charity?

Commissariat Of The Holy Land was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 February 1972 as charity number 263616. It has been registered for 54 years.

Who runs Commissariat Of The Holy Land?

Commissariat Of The Holy Land is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is REVD MICHAEL O'KANE OFM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Commissariat Of The Holy Land operate?

Commissariat Of The Holy Land operates across 2 areas: Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories.

Is Commissariat Of The Holy Land a registered charity?

Yes — Commissariat Of The Holy Land is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 263616.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
23 February 1972
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
263616
Charity Number
263616

Trustees

REVD MICHAEL O'KANE OFM Chair
Rev Michael Christopher Copps
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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