Society For The Maintenance Of The Faith
Patronage of parishes in the Church of England and the maintenance of the Catholic teaching and practice.
Activities & Mission
Patronage of parishes in the Church of England and the maintenance of the Catholic teaching and practice.
Grants
Society For The Maintenance Of The Faith makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £28,958
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- religious activities
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £29,950 | £28,958 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £35,090 | £59,816 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £43,088 | £72,378 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £96,742 | £100,604 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £60,850 | £65,611 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Society For The Maintenance Of The Faith
What does Society For The Maintenance Of The Faith do?
Patronage of parishes in the Church of England and the maintenance of the Catholic teaching and practice.
How much income did Society For The Maintenance Of The Faith report in 2025?
Society For The Maintenance Of The Faith reported total income of £30k and reported expenditure of £29k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Society For The Maintenance Of The Faith registered as a charity?
Society For The Maintenance Of The Faith was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 June 1966 as charity number 247767. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs Society For The Maintenance Of The Faith?
Society For The Maintenance Of The Faith is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr COLIN JOHN PODMORE MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Society For The Maintenance Of The Faith operate?
Society For The Maintenance Of The Faith operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Society For The Maintenance Of The Faith a registered charity?
Yes — Society For The Maintenance Of The Faith is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 247767.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 3 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 6 other charities
- The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Magnus the Martyr with St Margaret New Fish Street and St Michael Crooked Lane, London
- The Cleaver Ordination Candidates Fund
- The Plumbers Charity
- The Worshipful Company of Plumbers' Plumbing Museum and Workshop Trust
- St Michael's Trust
- …and 1 more
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
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