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.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 79% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?
Higher than 70% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 68% of UK Religion charities with income over £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 | £33,764,000 | £34,436,000 | £34,166,000 | £116,455,000 | £3,607,000 | 348 / 2500 |
| 2023 | £29,859,034 | £30,562,355 | £30,286,452 | £115,021,783 | £1,502,509 | 346 / 2500 |
| 2022 | £36,369,439 | £27,487,665 | £27,195,574 | £111,961,699 | £61,953,642 | 339 / 2500 |
| 2021 | £26,388,697 | £26,303,624 | £26,073,725 | £106,802,310 | £56,068,089 | 354 / 4000 |
| 2020 | £23,542,086 | £26,032,898 | £25,810,319 | £100,947,847 | £49,200,000 | 406 / 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.
How efficient is Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Southwark?
Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Southwark has a program ratio of 101.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 79% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
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59 WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD
LONDON
SE1 7JE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese Southwark
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated