Irish Chaplaincy
IRISH CHAPLAINCY (FOUNDED IN 1957 AS "THE IRISH CHAPLAINCY IN BRITAIN") IS A SOCIAL ACTION CHARITY PROVIDING ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FOR IRISH IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER PEOPLE OF IRISH HERITAGE IN ENGLAND AND WALES.
Activities & Mission
IRISH CHAPLAINCY (FOUNDED IN 1957 AS "THE IRISH CHAPLAINCY IN BRITAIN") IS A SOCIAL ACTION CHARITY PROVIDING ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FOR IRISH IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER PEOPLE OF IRISH HERITAGE IN ENGLAND AND WALES.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £515,021 | £505,557 | £505,557 | £436,317 | £436,317 | 12 / 20 |
| 2024 | £639,631 | £492,483 | £487,112 | £426,853 | £356,185 | 12 / 40 |
| 2023 | £492,484 | £479,540 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2022 | £466,642 | £446,851 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2021 | £513,380 | £474,086 | £474,086 | £246,970 | £160,788 | 10 / 40 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Irish Chaplaincy
What does Irish Chaplaincy do?
IRISH CHAPLAINCY (FOUNDED IN 1957 AS "THE IRISH CHAPLAINCY IN BRITAIN") IS A SOCIAL ACTION CHARITY PROVIDING ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FOR IRISH IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER PEOPLE OF IRISH HERITAGE IN ENGLAND AND WALES.
How much income did Irish Chaplaincy report in 2025?
Irish Chaplaincy reported total income of £515k and reported expenditure of £506k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Irish Chaplaincy?
Irish Chaplaincy has a program ratio of 98.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Irish Chaplaincy registered as a charity?
Irish Chaplaincy was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 February 2015 as charity number 1160365. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Irish Chaplaincy?
Irish Chaplaincy is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Clare Coffey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Irish Chaplaincy operate?
Irish Chaplaincy operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Irish Chaplaincy a registered charity?
Yes — Irish Chaplaincy is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160365.
Details
52 CAMDEN SQUARE
LONDON
NW1 9XB
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- 14 May 2026
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