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The Carmelite Charitable Trust

Also known as: The Carmelite Charible Trust, The Carmelite Friars

Carmelite friars serve the community, directing a large retreat and conference centre at Aylesford, Kent, running parishes in Llanelli & Faversham a university chaplaincy in York and a number of more specialised apostolates.

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Activities & Mission

Carmelite friars serve the community, directing a large retreat and conference centre at Aylesford, Kent, running parishes in Llanelli & Faversham a university chaplaincy in York and a number of more specialised apostolates.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,623,348
Latest Expenditure
£1,760,595

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 83.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 17.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £829,270
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £485,755
Other Income £308,323

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,473,273
Raising Funds £287,322
Governance £19,561
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
£1,623,348
£1,760,595£1,473,273£23,358,916£16,508,8048 / 0
2024
£2,406,620
£1,826,580£1,532,510£23,917,249£17,336,4708 / 0
2023
£1,761,598
£1,585,310£1,319,024£22,923,531£16,074,9588 / 0
2022
£1,013,595
£1,281,017£1,052,638£21,654,859£14,768,2808 / 0
2021
£2,423,462
£1,389,716£1,180,377£23,749,749£17,996,2369 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Carmelite Charitable Trust

What does The Carmelite Charitable Trust do?

Carmelite friars serve the community, directing a large retreat and conference centre at Aylesford, Kent, running parishes in Llanelli & Faversham a university chaplaincy in York and a number of more specialised apostolates.

How much income did The Carmelite Charitable Trust report in 2025?

The Carmelite Charitable Trust reported total income of £1.62m and reported expenditure of £1.76m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Carmelite Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Carmelite Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 March 1997 as charity number 1061342. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs The Carmelite Charitable Trust?

The Carmelite Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Carmelite Charitable Trust operate?

The Carmelite Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Carmelite Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Carmelite Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1061342.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
17 March 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3036323
Charity Number
1061342

Trustees

Rev Brendan Richard Grady
Rev Gerard Hugh Walsh
Rev Patrick Anthony O'Keeffe
Rev Paul Anthony de Groot
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Richard Philip Green

Also Known As

  • The Carmelite Charible Trust
  • The Carmelite Friars

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