Plymouth Diocesan Trust
Also known as: Plymouth Diocese, Plymouth Roman Catholic Diocesan Trustees Registered, Prcdtr
The advancement or maintenance of the Roman Catholic religion in the Diocese. The provision of religious services. The education and training of priests. The provision and maintenance of churches, presbyteries and schools. The maintenance and support of priests, the poor and others.
Activities & Mission
The advancement or maintenance of the Roman Catholic religion in the Diocese. The provision of religious services. The education and training of priests. The provision and maintenance of churches, presbyteries and schools. The maintenance and support of priests, the poor and others.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 97% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% of UK Education 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £7,555,000 | £11,050,000 | £10,250,000 | £84,125,000 | £30,500,000 | 128 / 469 |
| 2024 | £6,296,000 | £10,125,000 | £9,542,000 | £87,808,000 | £35,890,000 | 128 / 420 |
| 2023 | £7,050,000 | £16,861,000 | £8,832,000 | £90,559,000 | £39,520,000 | 143 / 427 |
| 2022 | £7,748,000 | £8,370,000 | £7,897,000 | £102,699,000 | £51,960,000 | 146 / 378 |
| 2021 | £5,844,000 | £7,144,000 | £6,765,000 | £98,407,000 | £50,624,000 | 138 / 441 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Plymouth Diocesan Trust
What does Plymouth Diocesan Trust do?
The advancement or maintenance of the Roman Catholic religion in the Diocese. The provision of religious services. The education and training of priests. The provision and maintenance of churches, presbyteries and schools. The maintenance and support of priests, the poor and others.
How much income did Plymouth Diocesan Trust report in 2025?
Plymouth Diocesan Trust reported total income of £7.55m and reported expenditure of £11.05m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Plymouth Diocesan Trust?
Plymouth Diocesan Trust has a program ratio of 135.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Plymouth Diocesan Trust registered as a charity?
Plymouth Diocesan Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 August 1964 as charity number 213227. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Plymouth Diocesan Trust?
Plymouth Diocesan Trust is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Plymouth Diocesan Trust operate?
Plymouth Diocesan Trust operates across 7 areas, including Bournemouth, Cornwall, Devon and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Plymouth Diocesan Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Plymouth Diocesan Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 213227.
Details
St. Boniface House
Ashburton
NEWTON ABBOT
Devon
TQ13 7JL
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Also Known As
- Plymouth Diocese
- Plymouth Roman Catholic Diocesan Trustees Registered
- Prcdtr
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated