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Our Lady Of Fidelity Established At Upper Norwood, London

Also known as: Congregation of Our Lady of Fidelity, Saint Mary's Family Centre, Virgo Fidelis Preparatory School

The general objects of the trust are religious and charitable, in connection with the advancement of the Roman Catholic faith in England and Wales.The object of the charity is to promote the charitable work of Our Lady of Fidelity, maintain and develop the Norwood site, the operation of the St Mary's Family Centre, the training of Sisters and the support of a religious house and Hostel in India

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Activities & Mission

The general objects of the trust are religious and charitable, in connection with the advancement of the Roman Catholic faith in England and Wales.The object of the charity is to promote the charitable work of Our Lady of Fidelity, maintain and develop the Norwood site, the operation of the St Mary's Family Centre, the training of Sisters and the support of a religious house and Hostel in India

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 Information

Latest Income
£926,974
Latest Expenditure
£909,982

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 74.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 27.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £85,335
Charitable Activities £7,220
Other Trading £213,921
Investments £620,498
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £677,820
Raising Funds £232,162
Governance £13,385
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£926,974
£909,982£677,820£15,116,267£15,354,1308 / 0
2023
£987,672
£974,094£628,272£15,395,431£15,395,4318 / 0
2022
£785,429
£815,676£797,951£15,185,036£246,7196 / 0
2021
£939,102
£788,945£785,445£15,268,545£308,39913 / 2
2020
£856,651
£819,816£819,816£15,118,388£012 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Our Lady Of Fidelity Established At Upper Norwood, London

What does Our Lady Of Fidelity Established At Upper Norwood, London do?

The general objects of the trust are religious and charitable, in connection with the advancement of the Roman Catholic faith in England and Wales.The object of the charity is to promote the charitable work of Our Lady of Fidelity, maintain and develop the Norwood site, the operation of the St Mary's Family Centre, the training of Sisters and the support of a religious house and Hostel in India

How much income did Our Lady Of Fidelity Established At Upper Norwood, London report in 2024?

Our Lady Of Fidelity Established At Upper Norwood, London reported total income of £927k and reported expenditure of £910k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Our Lady Of Fidelity Established At Upper Norwood, London?

Our Lady Of Fidelity Established At Upper Norwood, London has a program ratio of 73.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Our Lady Of Fidelity Established At Upper Norwood, London registered as a charity?

Our Lady Of Fidelity Established At Upper Norwood, London was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 May 1965 as charity number 245644. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs Our Lady Of Fidelity Established At Upper Norwood, London?

Our Lady Of Fidelity Established At Upper Norwood, London is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sister Sister Bernadette BA HONS MA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Our Lady Of Fidelity Established At Upper Norwood, London operate?

Our Lady Of Fidelity Established At Upper Norwood, London operates across 6 areas, including Belgium, Burkina Faso, France and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Our Lady Of Fidelity Established At Upper Norwood, London a registered charity?

Yes — Our Lady Of Fidelity Established At Upper Norwood, London is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 245644.

Details

Address
Our Lady of Fidelity
1 Our Lady's Close
London
SE19 3FA
Registration Date
10 May 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
245644
Charity Number
245644

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Trustees

Sister Sister Bernadette BA HONS MA Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Olufemi Olugbenga Oresanya
Reetha Kooran Kallookaran Paulose
Rev JOY ALAPPAT
Sr Josephine
WILLIAM MARTIN

Also Known As

  • Congregation of Our Lady of Fidelity
  • Saint Mary's Family Centre
  • Virgo Fidelis Preparatory School

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14 May 2026
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