Congregation Of The Brothers Of Charity
Also known as: Brothers of Charity Services
Delivering high quality services to people with learning difficulties. Striving for the highest possible human dignity in their service, being willing to function within a social framework to be recognised by the authorities and finding final motivation in the gospel.
Activities & Mission
Delivering high quality services to people with learning difficulties. Striving for the highest possible human dignity in their service, being willing to function within a social framework to be recognised by the authorities and finding final motivation in the gospel.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 92% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 66% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £34,156,596 | £36,016,717 | £35,773,335 | £44,989,534 | £19,780,163 | 1053 / 7 |
| 2024 | £31,142,625 | £33,256,816 | £33,020,666 | £46,966,279 | £19,295,662 | 1064 / 4 |
| 2023 | £28,674,510 | £30,145,664 | £30,145,664 | £50,249,842 | £14,600,000 | 1071 / 7 |
| 2022 | £27,229,651 | £25,978,268 | £25,933,301 | £49,595,705 | £49,432,630 | 1016 / 53 |
| 2021 | £25,140,986 | £23,173,794 | £23,102,983 | £49,834,448 | £49,834,448 | 1049 / 55 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Congregation Of The Brothers Of Charity
What does Congregation Of The Brothers Of Charity do?
Delivering high quality services to people with learning difficulties. Striving for the highest possible human dignity in their service, being willing to function within a social framework to be recognised by the authorities and finding final motivation in the gospel.
How much income did Congregation Of The Brothers Of Charity report in 2025?
Congregation Of The Brothers Of Charity reported total income of £34.16m and reported expenditure of £36.02m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Congregation Of The Brothers Of Charity?
Congregation Of The Brothers Of Charity has a program ratio of 104.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Congregation Of The Brothers Of Charity registered as a charity?
Congregation Of The Brothers Of Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 May 1964 as charity number 234252. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Congregation Of The Brothers Of Charity?
Congregation Of The Brothers Of Charity is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is BROTHER NOEL CORCORAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Congregation Of The Brothers Of Charity operate?
Congregation Of The Brothers Of Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Congregation Of The Brothers Of Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Congregation Of The Brothers Of Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 234252.
Details
Dawson Lane
Whittle-le-Woods
Chorley
PR6 7DX
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated