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Forward In Faith

The Charity supports The Society, under the patronage of St Wilfrid and St Hilda, as an ecclesial structure with a ministry and sacraments in which the faithful can have confidence, so that they can flourish within the life and structures of the Church of England. It provides advice and support to The Society's bishops, parishes, clergy and laity, and to the Catholic Group in General Synod.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity supports The Society, under the patronage of St Wilfrid and St Hilda, as an ecclesial structure with a ministry and sacraments in which the faithful can have confidence, so that they can flourish within the life and structures of the Church of England. It provides advice and support to The Society's bishops, parishes, clergy and laity, and to the Catholic Group in General Synod.

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
£588,596
Latest Expenditure
£481,470

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £541,212
Charitable Activities £19,154
Other Trading £914
Investments £27,316
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £463,342
Raising Funds £18,128
Governance £0
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£588,596
£481,470£463,342£1,081,438£1,046,2533 / 50
2024
£371,440
£345,0330 / 50
2023
£278,323
£358,1850 / 50
2022
£277,782
£314,2450 / 50
2021
£224,028
£273,6940 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Forward In Faith

What does Forward In Faith do?

The Charity supports The Society, under the patronage of St Wilfrid and St Hilda, as an ecclesial structure with a ministry and sacraments in which the faithful can have confidence, so that they can flourish within the life and structures of the Church of England. It provides advice and support to The Society's bishops, parishes, clergy and laity, and to the Catholic Group in General Synod.

How much income did Forward In Faith report in 2025?

Forward In Faith reported total income of £589k and reported expenditure of £481k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Forward In Faith registered as a charity?

Forward In Faith was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 August 1996 as charity number 1057246. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Forward In Faith?

Forward In Faith is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rt Rev Paul Thomas. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Forward In Faith operate?

Forward In Faith operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Forward In Faith a registered charity?

Yes — Forward In Faith is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1057246.

Details

Address
St. Andrew Holborn
5 St. Andrew Street
LONDON
EC4A 3AF
Registration Date
1 August 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1057246
Charity Number
1057246

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Trustees

Rt Rev Paul Thomas Chair
Christopher Swift
Mary Snape
Rev Daniel Thomas Howard
Rev Kyle Gillies McNeil
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Paul John Benfield
Rt Rev Luke Thomas Irvine-Capel

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30 July 2026
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