Secular Clergy Common Fund
The fund gives support through financial assistance to eligible priests who are members of the fund who are permanently or temporarily incapacitated by old age, infirmity or illness from the performance of their clerical duties. The fund aims to relieve the hardship that might otherwise be experienced.
Activities & Mission
The fund gives support through financial assistance to eligible priests who are members of the fund who are permanently or temporarily incapacitated by old age, infirmity or illness from the performance of their clerical duties. The fund aims to relieve the hardship that might otherwise be experienced.
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 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 33% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £1,823,699 | £1,846,555 | £1,736,048 | £38,115,334 | £31,488,943 | 13 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,818,418 | £1,766,760 | £1,658,794 | £38,437,281 | £32,028,602 | 12 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,903,946 | £1,802,678 | £1,801,486 | £34,325,830 | £28,790,800 | 14 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,425,620 | £1,867,014 | £1,749,339 | £34,954,711 | £29,711,411 | 13 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,888,740 | £1,716,678 | £1,637,833 | £34,079,262 | £29,204,928 | 14 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Secular Clergy Common Fund
What does Secular Clergy Common Fund do?
The fund gives support through financial assistance to eligible priests who are members of the fund who are permanently or temporarily incapacitated by old age, infirmity or illness from the performance of their clerical duties. The fund aims to relieve the hardship that might otherwise be experienced.
How much income did Secular Clergy Common Fund report in 2025?
Secular Clergy Common Fund reported total income of £1.82m and reported expenditure of £1.85m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Secular Clergy Common Fund?
Secular Clergy Common Fund has a program ratio of 95.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Secular Clergy Common Fund registered as a charity?
Secular Clergy Common Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 December 1965 as charity number 234473. It has been registered for 61 years.
Who runs Secular Clergy Common Fund?
Secular Clergy Common Fund is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Secular Clergy Common Fund operate?
Secular Clergy Common Fund operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Secular Clergy Common Fund a registered charity?
Yes — Secular Clergy Common Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 234473.
Details
HARROW ROAD
KENSAL GREEN
LONDON
NW10 5NU
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