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.
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.
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 11% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 15% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Education 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,406,620 | £1,826,580 | £1,532,510 | £23,917,249 | £17,336,470 | 8 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,761,598 | £1,585,310 | £1,319,024 | £22,923,531 | £16,074,958 | 8 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,013,595 | £1,281,017 | £1,052,638 | £21,654,859 | £14,768,280 | 8 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,423,462 | £1,389,716 | £1,180,377 | £23,749,749 | £17,996,236 | 9 / 0 |
| 2020 | £3,163,283 | £1,443,938 | £1,230,328 | £21,538,572 | £19,989,608 | 9 / 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 2024?
The Carmelite Charitable Trust reported total income of £2.41m and reported expenditure of £1.83m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Carmelite Charitable Trust?
The Carmelite Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 63.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
CHURCHILL HOUSE
Suite 320/321
120 BUNNS LANE
MILL HILL
LONDON
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Also Known As
- The Carmelite Charible Trust
- The Carmelite Friars
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated