Franciscan Aid
Relief of poverty and advancement in health and education of deprived people who have a connection with the Society of St Francis.
Activities & Mission
Relief of poverty and advancement in health and education of deprived people who have a connection with the Society of St Francis.
Grants
Franciscan Aid is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £67,551
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- What it supports
- education and training and overseas aid or famine relief
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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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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £61,004 | £67,551 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £53,868 | £76,244 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £62,660 | £78,680 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £64,777 | £77,238 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £55,736 | £98,535 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Franciscan Aid
What does Franciscan Aid do?
Relief of poverty and advancement in health and education of deprived people who have a connection with the Society of St Francis.
How much income did Franciscan Aid report in 2025?
Franciscan Aid reported total income of £61k and reported expenditure of £68k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Franciscan Aid registered as a charity?
Franciscan Aid was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 September 1982 as charity number 285413. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs Franciscan Aid?
Franciscan Aid is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Franciscan Aid operate?
Franciscan Aid operates across 9 areas, including Brazil, India, Israel and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Franciscan Aid a registered charity?
Yes — Franciscan Aid is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 285413.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
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