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

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.

Country

Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£588,596

Latest Expenditure

£481,470

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 49% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 36% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 35% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£588,596	£481,470	£463,342	£1,081,438	£1,046,253	3 / 50
2024	£371,440	£345,033				0 / 50
2023	£278,323	£358,185				0 / 50
2022	£277,782	£314,245				0 / 50
2021	£224,028	£273,694				0 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Forward In Faith

What does Forward In Faith do?

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.

How efficient is Forward In Faith?

Forward In Faith has a program ratio of 78.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 49% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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.