The Brothers Of The First Order Of The Society Of St Francis
Also known as: First Order Brothers of the Society of Saint Francis, Society of St Francis, Ssf
An Anglican Religious Community for men under a Franciscan rule of life.
Activities & Mission
An Anglican Religious Community for men under a Franciscan rule of life.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £1,289,105 | £1,002,759 | £983,839 | £8,031,344 | £639,382 | 1 / 15 |
| 2024 | £1,147,732 | £870,994 | £849,871 | £7,746,620 | £535,913 | 1 / 16 |
| 2023 | £1,064,624 | £827,173 | £818,455 | £7,299,250 | £422,287 | 1 / 25 |
| 2022 | £1,312,663 | £825,115 | £813,235 | £7,077,916 | £375,709 | 1 / 13 |
| 2021 | £712,633 | £898,659 | £893,107 | £6,624,551 | £308,577 | 1 / 8 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Brothers Of The First Order Of The Society Of St Francis
What does The Brothers Of The First Order Of The Society Of St Francis do?
An Anglican Religious Community for men under a Franciscan rule of life.
How much income did The Brothers Of The First Order Of The Society Of St Francis report in 2025?
The Brothers Of The First Order Of The Society Of St Francis reported total income of £1.29m and reported expenditure of £1.00m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Brothers Of The First Order Of The Society Of St Francis?
The Brothers Of The First Order Of The Society Of St Francis has a program ratio of 76.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Brothers Of The First Order Of The Society Of St Francis registered as a charity?
The Brothers Of The First Order Of The Society Of St Francis was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 January 1969 as charity number 236464. It has been registered for 57 years.
Who runs The Brothers Of The First Order Of The Society Of St Francis?
The Brothers Of The First Order Of The Society Of St Francis is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Br Alf Micael Carlstrom SSF. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Brothers Of The First Order Of The Society Of St Francis operate?
The Brothers Of The First Order Of The Society Of St Francis operates across 8 areas, including Italy, Northern Ireland, Birmingham City and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Brothers Of The First Order Of The Society Of St Francis a registered charity?
Yes — The Brothers Of The First Order Of The Society Of St Francis is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 236464.
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- First Order Brothers of the Society of Saint Francis
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Data & trust
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- 14 May 2026
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