The Guild Of Our Lady Of Ransom
Also known as: The Catholic Church Extension Society
THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF OUR GUILD IS THE FURTHERENCE AND EXTENSION OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH THROUGHOUT ENGLAND AND WALES. OUR PRINCIPAL MEANS ARE THE APPRECIATION OF THE ENGLISH AND WELSH CATHOLIC HERITAGE THROUGH PILGRIMAGES AND PUBLICATIONS TOGETHER WITH THE CHARITABLE SUPPORT OF THE POOREST PARISHES IN OUR TWENTY-TWO DIOCESES, TOGETHER WITH THE ORDINARIATE OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM.
Activities & Mission
THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF OUR GUILD IS THE FURTHERENCE AND EXTENSION OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH THROUGHOUT ENGLAND AND WALES. OUR PRINCIPAL MEANS ARE THE APPRECIATION OF THE ENGLISH AND WELSH CATHOLIC HERITAGE THROUGH PILGRIMAGES AND PUBLICATIONS TOGETHER WITH THE CHARITABLE SUPPORT OF THE POOREST PARISHES IN OUR TWENTY-TWO DIOCESES, TOGETHER WITH THE ORDINARIATE OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM.
Grants
The Guild Of Our Lady Of Ransom is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £117,110
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- religious activities
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 54% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 314). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 13% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £622,464 | £597,363 | £539,496 | £10,458,279 | £8,641,439 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £449,017 | £445,852 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £402,335 | £462,596 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £424,137 | £378,821 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £311,446 | £297,909 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Guild Of Our Lady Of Ransom
What does The Guild Of Our Lady Of Ransom do?
THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF OUR GUILD IS THE FURTHERENCE AND EXTENSION OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH THROUGHOUT ENGLAND AND WALES. OUR PRINCIPAL MEANS ARE THE APPRECIATION OF THE ENGLISH AND WELSH CATHOLIC HERITAGE THROUGH PILGRIMAGES AND PUBLICATIONS TOGETHER WITH THE CHARITABLE SUPPORT OF THE POOREST PARISHES IN OUR TWENTY-TWO DIOCESES, TOGETHER WITH THE ORDINARIATE OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM.
How much income did The Guild Of Our Lady Of Ransom report in 2025?
The Guild Of Our Lady Of Ransom reported total income of £622k and reported expenditure of £597k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Guild Of Our Lady Of Ransom?
The Guild Of Our Lady Of Ransom has a program ratio of 86.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 314 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Guild Of Our Lady Of Ransom registered as a charity?
The Guild Of Our Lady Of Ransom was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 March 1965 as charity number 232716. It has been registered for 61 years.
Who runs The Guild Of Our Lady Of Ransom?
The Guild Of Our Lady Of Ransom is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mgr Jonathan Armitage. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Guild Of Our Lady Of Ransom operate?
The Guild Of Our Lady Of Ransom operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Guild Of Our Lady Of Ransom a registered charity?
Yes — The Guild Of Our Lady Of Ransom is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 232716.
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Trustees
Also Known As
- The Catholic Church Extension Society
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated