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The Incorporated Catholic Truth Society

Also known as: The C T S, The Cts

The apostolate of the Catholic Truth Society is to publish and distribute books and religious items to promote understanding of the Catholic faith, to as wide an audience as possible. The apostolate relies on the income produced from sales of its goods and from donations from the Catholic and wider Christian community.

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Activities & Mission

The apostolate of the Catholic Truth Society is to publish and distribute books and religious items to promote understanding of the Catholic faith, to as wide an audience as possible. The apostolate relies on the income produced from sales of its goods and from donations from the Catholic and wider Christian community.

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.

Show all 15 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,982,020
Latest Expenditure
£3,029,817

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 60.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 15% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 76% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 92% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £103,500
Charitable Activities £4,805,711
Other Trading £0
Investments £72,809
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,023,987
Raising Funds £5,830
Governance £0
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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£4,982,020
£3,029,817£3,023,987£3,235,765£012 / 0
2023
£1,141,752
£1,143,812£1,138,796£1,403,562£1,392,94811 / 500
2022
£1,721,906
£1,012,411£1,005,894£1,522,622£1,511,48311 / 500
2021
£1,021,443
£945,066£938,713£718,127£702,07010 / 500
2020
£858,633
£1,024,038£1,015,759£386,750£369,93111 / 500

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Incorporated Catholic Truth Society

What does The Incorporated Catholic Truth Society do?

The apostolate of the Catholic Truth Society is to publish and distribute books and religious items to promote understanding of the Catholic faith, to as wide an audience as possible. The apostolate relies on the income produced from sales of its goods and from donations from the Catholic and wider Christian community.

How much income did The Incorporated Catholic Truth Society report in 2024?

The Incorporated Catholic Truth Society reported total income of £4.98m and reported expenditure of £3.03m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Incorporated Catholic Truth Society?

The Incorporated Catholic Truth Society has a program ratio of 60.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Incorporated Catholic Truth Society registered as a charity?

The Incorporated Catholic Truth Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 June 1963 as charity number 218951. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs The Incorporated Catholic Truth Society?

The Incorporated Catholic Truth Society is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rt Rev Paul Hendricks. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Incorporated Catholic Truth Society operate?

The Incorporated Catholic Truth Society operates across 15 areas, including Australia, Ireland, Isle Of Man and 12 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Incorporated Catholic Truth Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Incorporated Catholic Truth Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 218951.

Details

Address
Cabrini Community Campus
Forest Hill Road
Honor Oak
London
SE23 3LE
Registration Date
18 June 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
218951
Charity Number
218951

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Trustees

Rt Rev Paul Hendricks Chair
Also governs 22 other charities
CARRIE ANN GATES
Dominic Joseph Mattos
Dr William Peter O'Neil
Jenniffer GEARHEART-TANG
JO-ANNE ROWNEY
LUKE PARSONS QC
Rev ANDREW CHARLES PINSENT
Rev David John Elliott Fr

Sectors & Classifications

Arts

Also Known As

  • The C T S
  • The Cts

Data & trust

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