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Lancaster Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust

Also known as: Lancaster Roman Catholic Diocesan Trustees Registered, Diocese of Lancaster

The principal aim of the charity is the furtherance of the Roman Catholic religion within the geographical boundaries of the Diocese of Lancaster. This includes but not limited to pastoral support for clergy and parishioners, educational support, relief of poverty and maintenance of the property of the charity.

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Activities & Mission

The principal aim of the charity is the furtherance of the Roman Catholic religion within the geographical boundaries of the Diocese of Lancaster. This includes but not limited to pastoral support for clergy and parishioners, educational support, relief of poverty and maintenance of the property of the charity.

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.

Local Authority

Cumbria Lancashire

Financial Information

Latest Income
£10,707,202
Latest Expenditure
£10,736,026

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 56% of UK Professions charities with income over £10M (sample: 34). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 47% of UK Professions charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 44% of UK Professions charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,283,253
Charitable Activities £1,779,636
Other Trading £2,074,061
Investments £1,304,788
Other Income £265,464

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £10,104,361
Raising Funds £631,157
Governance £121,133
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £508

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
£10,707,202
£10,736,026£10,104,361£83,042,630£4,570,186106 / 3000
2024
£9,967,869
£9,210,775£9,013,731£82,040,314£31,711,346107 / 1000
2023
£8,761,846
£8,875,966£8,408,958£79,437,189£29,523,864110 / 1000
2022
£8,164,681
£7,695,697£7,289,426£83,851,789£68,604,23797 / 1000
2021
£10,675,792
£11,357,065£10,986,806£82,193,363£66,914,042108 / 1000

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lancaster Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust

What does Lancaster Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust do?

The principal aim of the charity is the furtherance of the Roman Catholic religion within the geographical boundaries of the Diocese of Lancaster. This includes but not limited to pastoral support for clergy and parishioners, educational support, relief of poverty and maintenance of the property of the charity.

How much income did Lancaster Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust report in 2025?

Lancaster Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust reported total income of £10.71m and reported expenditure of £10.74m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Lancaster Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust?

Lancaster Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust has a program ratio of 94.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 56% of UK Professions charities with income over £10M (sample of 34 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Lancaster Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust registered as a charity?

Lancaster Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 May 1964 as charity number 234331. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Lancaster Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust?

Lancaster Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Paul Swarbrick. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lancaster Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust operate?

Lancaster Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust operates across 2 areas: Cumbria and Lancashire.

Is Lancaster Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Lancaster Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 234331.

Details

Address
THE PASTORAL CENTRE
BALMORAL ROAD
LANCASTER
LA1 3BT
Registration Date
19 May 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
234331
Charity Number
234331

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Trustees

Rev Paul Swarbrick Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Alan Woowat
Martin Callagher
Nikki Wisdom
PAUL RICHARD BRIERS
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Andrew Mark Preston Dawson
Rev Michael Docherty
Rev Paul Embery
Rev PETER ANTHONY HART
Also governs 2 other charities
Susan Louise Greenwood

Sectors & Classifications

Professions Religion Social welfare

Also Known As

  • Lancaster Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust
  • Lancaster Roman Catholic Diocesan Trustees Registered
  • Diocese of Lancaster

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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