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Opus Dei Charitable Trust

To further the charitable purposes of Opus Dei in Great Britain and elsewhere

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Activities & Mission

To further the charitable purposes of Opus Dei in Great Britain and elsewhere

Grants

Opus Dei Charitable Trust makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£256,189
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training and religious activities

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£281,766
Latest Expenditure
£256,189

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 90.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£281,766
£256,1890 / 10
2024
£212,928
£167,1080 / 10
2023
£89,981
£63,5230 / 10
2022
£86,245
£95,1770 / 10
2021
£60,974
£59,6370 / 4

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Frequently asked questions about Opus Dei Charitable Trust

What does Opus Dei Charitable Trust do?

To further the charitable purposes of Opus Dei in Great Britain and elsewhere

How much income did Opus Dei Charitable Trust report in 2025?

Opus Dei Charitable Trust reported total income of £282k and reported expenditure of £256k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Opus Dei Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

Opus Dei Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 November 1991 as charity number 1005860. It has been registered for 35 years.

Who runs Opus Dei Charitable Trust?

Opus Dei Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Opus Dei Charitable Trust operate?

Opus Dei Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Opus Dei Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Opus Dei Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1005860.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
11 November 1991
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1005860
Charity Number
1005860

Trustees

Dr Sarah Cassidy
Jose Maria Blanco Fernandez
Mercedes Zalbidea
Rev Andrew Soane

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
26 October 2026
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