Activities & Mission
The advancement of the Roman Catholic religion
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 29% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?
Higher than 30% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 21% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £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 | £2,245,852 | £1,793,539 | £1,618,118 | £19,144,619 | £321,792 | 16 / 150 |
| 2023 | £1,547,399 | £1,645,901 | £1,476,478 | £17,267,828 | £0 | 16 / 200 |
| 2022 | £2,212,953 | £1,698,475 | £1,537,028 | £16,652,831 | £97,953 | 16 / 200 |
| 2021 | £1,231,440 | £1,360,797 | £1,220,042 | £18,048,200 | £207,968 | 15 / 150 |
| 2020 | £1,296,514 | £1,219,896 | £1,101,928 | £16,781,878 | £325,725 | 15 / 150 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about London Oratory Charity
What does London Oratory Charity do?
The advancement of the Roman Catholic religion
How much income did London Oratory Charity report in 2024?
London Oratory Charity reported total income of £2.25m and reported expenditure of £1.79m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is London Oratory Charity?
London Oratory Charity has a program ratio of 72.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 29% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was London Oratory Charity registered as a charity?
London Oratory Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 June 1965 as charity number 240702. It has been registered for 61 years.
Who runs London Oratory Charity?
London Oratory Charity is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev JULIAN PETER LARGE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does London Oratory Charity operate?
London Oratory Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is London Oratory Charity a registered charity?
Yes — London Oratory Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 240702.
Details
BROMPTON ROAD
LONDON
SW7 2RP
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- 14 May 2026
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