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.

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£29,950

Latest Expenditure

£28,958

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 96.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 96.7%

Expenditure as % of income

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	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

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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.