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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

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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

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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.

Show all 10 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£0
Latest Expenditure
£0

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 78.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 22.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £24,539,000
Charitable Activities £876,000
Other Trading £8,865,000
Investments £4,306,000
Other Income £74,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £35,059,000
Raising Funds £9,873,000
Governance £94,000
Grants to Institutions £51,622
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£38,660,000
£44,932,000£35,059,000£218,296,000£67,002,000480 / 1000
2023
£39,497,881
£50,656,547£41,616,991£213,152,268£23,187,235382 / 1000
2022
£38,620,950
£41,545,710£32,583,844£211,662,185£43,853,000469 / 1000
2021
£35,090,395
£36,150,087£28,805,009£221,627,960£81,037,326499 / 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.

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.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
23 August 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
232709
Charity Number
232709

Trustees

Rev John Francis Sherrington Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Colette O'Brien
Also governs 1 other charity
Ian Hollows
Rev Canon Aidan Prescott
Rev Canon Michael Fitzsimons
Rev GERARD JAMES CALLACHER
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev GRAEME MICHAEL DUNNE
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev PHILIP INCH
REV Provost ANTHONY O'BRIEN
Also governs 2 other charities
Rt Rev THOMAS NEYLON
Sean Christopher Keyes
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Archdiocese of Liverpool

Data & trust

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9 November 2026
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