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The Catholic Sacred Arts Trust

Promoting the arts in the building and decoration of Catholic places of worship and prayer in England.Promoting the design and installation of sacred mosaics in Roman Catholic places of worship in England, in particular the vaults of Westminster Cathedral, using pre-renaissance Byzantine principles and methods.Promoting the singing of Gregorian chant in Roman Catholic places of worship

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Activities & Mission

Promoting the arts in the building and decoration of Catholic places of worship and prayer in England.Promoting the design and installation of sacred mosaics in Roman Catholic places of worship in England, in particular the vaults of Westminster Cathedral, using pre-renaissance Byzantine principles and methods.Promoting the singing of Gregorian chant in Roman Catholic places of worship

Grants

The Catholic Sacred Arts Trust makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£21,197
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
religious activities

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,025,563
Latest Expenditure
£3,002,140

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 6.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 6.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 95.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £2,965,770
Investments £59,793
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £195,567
Raising Funds £2,806,573
Governance £56,838
Grants to Institutions £21,197
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
£3,025,563
£3,002,140£195,567£5,416,578£5,416,5780 / 0
2024
£2,384,489
£303,794£295,681£5,567,740£5,567,7400 / 0
2023
£1,922,097
£2,041,770£268,899£5,566,360£5,566,3601 / 0
2022
£2,682,940
£1,894,471£244,502£5,686,033£5,686,0332 / 0
2021
£2,394,268
£9,878,730£233,374£4,897,564£4,897,5645 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Catholic Sacred Arts Trust

What does The Catholic Sacred Arts Trust do?

Promoting the arts in the building and decoration of Catholic places of worship and prayer in England.Promoting the design and installation of sacred mosaics in Roman Catholic places of worship in England, in particular the vaults of Westminster Cathedral, using pre-renaissance Byzantine principles and methods.Promoting the singing of Gregorian chant in Roman Catholic places of worship

How much income did The Catholic Sacred Arts Trust report in 2025?

The Catholic Sacred Arts Trust reported total income of £3.03m and reported expenditure of £3.00m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Catholic Sacred Arts Trust registered as a charity?

The Catholic Sacred Arts Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 November 2019 as charity number 1186682. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The Catholic Sacred Arts Trust?

The Catholic Sacred Arts Trust is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Catholic Sacred Arts Trust operate?

The Catholic Sacred Arts Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Catholic Sacred Arts Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Catholic Sacred Arts Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186682.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
29 November 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5151645
Charity Number
1186682

Trustees

Christian Sweeting

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2 November 2026
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