Liverpool Roman Catholic Archdiocesan Trust
Also known as: Archdiocese of Liverpool
To provide support to the clergy in training, ministry and retirementTo support pastoral work in parishes and local communitiesTo support and direct lifelong Christian education in parishes and schoolsTo preserve and invest in the property infrastructure of the Archdiocese and parishes, facilitating worship and enabling the charitable work of the Church to take place
Activities & Mission
To provide support to the clergy in training, ministry and retirementTo support pastoral work in parishes and local communitiesTo support and direct lifelong Christian education in parishes and schoolsTo preserve and invest in the property infrastructure of the Archdiocese and parishes, facilitating worship and enabling the charitable work of the Church to take place
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 Efficiency
Higher than 38% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 9% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £38,660,000 | £44,932,000 | £35,059,000 | £218,296,000 | £67,002,000 | 480 / 1000 |
| 2023 | £39,497,881 | £50,656,547 | £41,616,991 | £213,152,268 | £23,187,235 | 382 / 1000 |
| 2022 | £38,620,950 | £41,545,710 | £32,583,844 | £211,662,185 | £43,853,000 | 469 / 1000 |
| 2021 | £35,090,395 | £36,150,087 | £28,805,009 | £221,627,960 | £81,037,326 | 499 / 1000 |
| 2020 | £20,412,569 | £28,027,228 | £20,070,693 | £192,278,821 | £73,078,438 | 621 / 1000 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Liverpool Roman Catholic Archdiocesan Trust
What does Liverpool Roman Catholic Archdiocesan Trust do?
To provide support to the clergy in training, ministry and retirementTo support pastoral work in parishes and local communitiesTo support and direct lifelong Christian education in parishes and schoolsTo preserve and invest in the property infrastructure of the Archdiocese and parishes, facilitating worship and enabling the charitable work of the Church to take place
How much income did Liverpool Roman Catholic Archdiocesan Trust report in 2024?
Liverpool Roman Catholic Archdiocesan Trust reported total income of £38.66m and reported expenditure of £44.93m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Liverpool Roman Catholic Archdiocesan Trust?
Liverpool Roman Catholic Archdiocesan Trust has a program ratio of 90.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Liverpool Roman Catholic Archdiocesan Trust registered as a charity?
Liverpool Roman Catholic Archdiocesan Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 August 1965 as charity number 232709. It has been registered for 61 years.
Who runs Liverpool Roman Catholic Archdiocesan Trust?
Liverpool Roman Catholic Archdiocesan Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev John Francis Sherrington. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Liverpool Roman Catholic Archdiocesan Trust operate?
Liverpool Roman Catholic Archdiocesan Trust operates across 10 areas, including Isle Of Man, Peru, Halton and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Liverpool Roman Catholic Archdiocesan Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Liverpool Roman Catholic Archdiocesan Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 232709.
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ST MARGARET CLITHEROW CENTRE
CROXTETH DRIVE
LIVERPOOL
L17 1AA
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- 14 May 2026
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