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Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Southwark

Also known as: Roman Catholic Archdiocese Southwark, Roman Catholic Diocese of Southwark Diocesan Trust

The charity's aims are to establish, maintain, and advance the Roman Catholic religion in the area of the Archdiocese, or in connection with the Archdiocese of Southwark. The practical aims are to support the parochial and diocesan structure of the Catholic Church as set out from time to time in the rules and regulations of the Church, known as the code of Canon Law.

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Activities & Mission

The charity's aims are to establish, maintain, and advance the Roman Catholic religion in the area of the Archdiocese, or in connection with the Archdiocese of Southwark. The practical aims are to support the parochial and diocesan structure of the Catholic Church as set out from time to time in the rules and regulations of the Church, known as the code of Canon Law.

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.

Local Authority

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£33,764,000
Latest Expenditure
£34,436,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £26,770,000
Charitable Activities £1,094,000
Other Trading £1,755,000
Investments £3,714,000
Other Income £431,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £34,166,000
Raising Funds £270,000
Governance £104,000
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
£33,764,000
£34,436,000£34,166,000£116,455,000£3,607,000348 / 2500
2023
£29,859,034
£30,562,355£30,286,452£115,021,783£1,502,509346 / 2500
2022
£36,369,439
£27,487,665£27,195,574£111,961,699£61,953,642339 / 2500
2021
£26,388,697
£26,303,624£26,073,725£106,802,310£56,068,089354 / 4000
2020
£23,542,086
£26,032,898£25,810,319£100,947,847£49,200,000406 / 2000

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Southwark

What does Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Southwark do?

The charity's aims are to establish, maintain, and advance the Roman Catholic religion in the area of the Archdiocese, or in connection with the Archdiocese of Southwark. The practical aims are to support the parochial and diocesan structure of the Catholic Church as set out from time to time in the rules and regulations of the Church, known as the code of Canon Law.

How much income did Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Southwark report in 2024?

Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Southwark reported total income of £33.76m and reported expenditure of £34.44m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Southwark registered as a charity?

Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Southwark was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 May 2017 as charity number 1173050. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Southwark?

Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Southwark is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Southwark operate?

Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Southwark operates across 3 areas: Kent, Medway and London.

Is Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Southwark a registered charity?

Yes — Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Southwark is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173050.

Details

Address
R C DIOCESE OF SOUTHWARK
FINANCE OFFICE
59 WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD
LONDON
SE1 7JE
Registration Date
16 May 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5084792
Charity Number
1173050

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Trustees

BENEDICT PIUS ANDRADI
Also governs 1 other charity
Jeremy Dominic DeSouza
MARY NEY
Monsignor Gerald Joseph Ewing
Also governs 1 other charity
Pierre-Etienne Lallia
Rt Rev Gerard Bradley BTh AKC
Rt Rev Paul Joseph Hendricks
Also governs 3 other charities

Also Known As

  • Roman Catholic Archdiocese Southwark
  • Roman Catholic Diocese of Southwark Diocesan Trust

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