The Friars, Aylesford
Also known as: The Friars (aylesford)
THE FRIARS IS A MARIAN SHRINE, PILGRIMAGE AND RETREAT CENTRE
Activities & Mission
THE FRIARS IS A MARIAN SHRINE, PILGRIMAGE AND RETREAT CENTRE
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 7% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?
Higher than 5% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% of UK Religion 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 | £1,864,320 | £1,657,289 | £495,500 | £1,490,905 | £1,490,905 | 30 / 20 |
| 2023 | £1,657,389 | £1,681,192 | £519,135 | £1,283,874 | £1,283,874 | 26 / 20 |
| 2022 | £1,777,830 | £1,579,453 | £501,425 | £1,307,677 | £1,307,677 | 29 / 30 |
| 2021 | £1,369,703 | £1,041,381 | £397,347 | £1,109,300 | £1,109,300 | 23 / 25 |
| 2020 | £1,109,355 | £1,125,266 | £383,038 | £780,978 | £780,978 | 27 / 25 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Friars, Aylesford
What does The Friars, Aylesford do?
THE FRIARS IS A MARIAN SHRINE, PILGRIMAGE AND RETREAT CENTRE
How much income did The Friars, Aylesford report in 2024?
The Friars, Aylesford reported total income of £1.86m and reported expenditure of £1.66m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Friars, Aylesford?
The Friars, Aylesford has a program ratio of 26.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Friars, Aylesford registered as a charity?
The Friars, Aylesford was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 March 1998 as charity number 1068518. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs The Friars, Aylesford?
The Friars, Aylesford is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Friars, Aylesford operate?
The Friars, Aylesford operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Friars, Aylesford a registered charity?
Yes — The Friars, Aylesford is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1068518.
Details
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AYLESFORD
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated