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St Mary's Abbey, Quarr

Also known as: Quarr Abbey

The main aims of the charity are the promotion of the Catholic religion and hospitality to all visitors to the Abbey, in the spirit of the Rule of St Benedict. To preserve the spiritual identity of the Abbey and its Benedictine community through maintenance projects to preserve the Abbey and its building; and running the Abbey's tea shop, farm shop and art gallery for the benefit of its visitors.

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Activities & Mission

The main aims of the charity are the promotion of the Catholic religion and hospitality to all visitors to the Abbey, in the spirit of the Rule of St Benedict. To preserve the spiritual identity of the Abbey and its Benedictine community through maintenance projects to preserve the Abbey and its building; and running the Abbey's tea shop, farm shop and art gallery for the benefit of its visitors.

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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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,865,909
Latest Expenditure
£1,811,719

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 36.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 38.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 62.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £651,745
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £1,119,865
Investments £81,969
Other Income £12,330

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £688,731
Raising Funds £1,122,988
Governance £12,566
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,865,909
£1,811,719£688,731£4,233,176£964,70143 / 20
2024
£1,558,730
£1,653,525£665,720£4,250,939£869,05840 / 35
2023
£1,448,747
£1,469,603£590,791£4,342,117£1,059,49038 / 20
2022
£1,672,335
£1,330,378£589,288£4,367,757£1,048,85233 / 25
2021
£1,094,023
£1,042,435£480,370£3,965,075£1,183,60126 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about St Mary's Abbey, Quarr

What does St Mary's Abbey, Quarr do?

The main aims of the charity are the promotion of the Catholic religion and hospitality to all visitors to the Abbey, in the spirit of the Rule of St Benedict. To preserve the spiritual identity of the Abbey and its Benedictine community through maintenance projects to preserve the Abbey and its building; and running the Abbey's tea shop, farm shop and art gallery for the benefit of its visitors.

How much income did St Mary's Abbey, Quarr report in 2025?

St Mary's Abbey, Quarr reported total income of £1.87m and reported expenditure of £1.81m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was St Mary's Abbey, Quarr registered as a charity?

St Mary's Abbey, Quarr was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 March 2016 as charity number 1165957. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs St Mary's Abbey, Quarr?

St Mary's Abbey, Quarr is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is RIGHT REVEREND XAVIER PERRIN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does St Mary's Abbey, Quarr operate?

St Mary's Abbey, Quarr operates in Isle Of Wight, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is St Mary's Abbey, Quarr a registered charity?

Yes — St Mary's Abbey, Quarr is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165957.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
9 March 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5072847
Charity Number
1165957

Trustees

RIGHT REVEREND XAVIER PERRIN Chair
FATHER GREGORY CORCORAN
FATHER NICHOLAS SPENCER

Also Known As

  • Quarr Abbey

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2 November 2026
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