St John's Seminary CIO
Providing financial and practical support for the formation of candidates for the priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales, as well as for their on-going formation once ordained. Such other lawful and charitable purposes connected with the maintenance and propagation of the Roman Catholic religion as the members shall from time-to-time decide.
Activities & Mission
Providing financial and practical support for the formation of candidates for the priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales, as well as for their on-going formation once ordained. Such other lawful and charitable purposes connected with the maintenance and propagation of the Roman Catholic religion as the members shall from time-to-time decide.
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 53% of UK Religion charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 120). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 49% of UK Religion charities with income £10K to £100K. (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 | £17,224 | £154,240 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2023 | £72,509 | £537,784 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £307,698 | £9,237,114 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £3,483,906 | £815,901 | £815,901 | £2,714,693 | £971,768 | 15 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about St John's Seminary CIO
What does St John's Seminary CIO do?
Providing financial and practical support for the formation of candidates for the priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales, as well as for their on-going formation once ordained. Such other lawful and charitable purposes connected with the maintenance and propagation of the Roman Catholic religion as the members shall from time-to-time decide.
How much income did St John's Seminary CIO report in 2024?
St John's Seminary CIO reported total income of £17k and reported expenditure of £154k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St John's Seminary CIO?
St John's Seminary CIO has a program ratio of 23.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Religion charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 120 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St John's Seminary CIO registered as a charity?
St John's Seminary CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 June 2020 as charity number 1189834. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs St John's Seminary CIO?
St John's Seminary CIO is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is The Most Reverend John Wilson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St John's Seminary CIO operate?
St John's Seminary CIO operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is St John's Seminary CIO a registered charity?
Yes — St John's Seminary CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1189834.
Details
c/o Diocese of Arundel & Brighton
The St Philip Howard Centre
4 Southgate Drive
Crawley
West Sus
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