St Mary's Priory Fernham Residual Fund
Also known as: (the Community Of) Benedictine Nuns at St Mary's Priory, St Mary's Priory, St Marys Priory
The activities of the charity can be divided into two main areas: caring for the members of the community, including supporting the ministries of the individuals, and the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion-primarily by giving grants.
Activities & Mission
The activities of the charity can be divided into two main areas: caring for the members of the community, including supporting the ministries of the individuals, and the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion-primarily by giving grants.
Grants
St Mary's Priory Fernham Residual Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2022)
- £2,379,338
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- religious activities
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 97% of UK Religion charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 31). How is this calculated?
Higher than 52% of UK Religion charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 45% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £95,135 | £585,763 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £139,680 | £1,426,969 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £203,719 | £1,493,423 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £515,692 | £2,538,212 | £2,489,907 | £6,367,676 | £6,188,158 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £268,271 | £1,192,839 | 0 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about St Mary's Priory Fernham Residual Fund
What does St Mary's Priory Fernham Residual Fund do?
The activities of the charity can be divided into two main areas: caring for the members of the community, including supporting the ministries of the individuals, and the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion-primarily by giving grants.
How much income did St Mary's Priory Fernham Residual Fund report in 2025?
St Mary's Priory Fernham Residual Fund reported total income of £95k and reported expenditure of £586k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Mary's Priory Fernham Residual Fund?
St Mary's Priory Fernham Residual Fund has a program ratio of 482.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Religion charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 31 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Mary's Priory Fernham Residual Fund registered as a charity?
St Mary's Priory Fernham Residual Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 October 1963 as charity number 229393. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs St Mary's Priory Fernham Residual Fund?
St Mary's Priory Fernham Residual Fund is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Mary's Priory Fernham Residual Fund operate?
St Mary's Priory Fernham Residual Fund operates across 4 areas: India, Scotland, United States and England And Wales.
Is St Mary's Priory Fernham Residual Fund a registered charity?
Yes — St Mary's Priory Fernham Residual Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 229393.
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Registry Information
Other notable Religion charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 3 other charities
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- (the Community Of) Benedictine Nuns at St Mary's Priory
- St Mary's Priory
- St Marys Priory
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated