The Little Way Association
To encourage devotion to St Therese of Lisieux and to spread knowledge of her spirituality of love and trust in God our Father. To raise funds to help the missionary work of the Catholic Church overseas especially projects for the poor, sick, deprived and marginalised.
Activities & Mission
To encourage devotion to St Therese of Lisieux and to spread knowledge of her spirituality of love and trust in God our Father. To raise funds to help the missionary work of the Catholic Church overseas especially projects for the poor, sick, deprived and marginalised.
Grants
The Little Way Association is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £3,295,703
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief and religious activities
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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 28% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 298). How is this calculated?
Higher than 40% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 67% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,448,975 | £3,555,008 | £3,327,945 | £10,852,727 | £10,565,759 | 5 / 6 |
| 2024 | £3,678,595 | £3,349,110 | £3,071,049 | £9,958,760 | £9,831,533 | 5 / 6 |
| 2023 | £3,309,992 | £3,344,483 | £3,097,576 | £9,628,524 | £9,552,312 | 5 / 6 |
| 2022 | £2,212,145 | £3,557,849 | £3,325,448 | £9,663,334 | £9,600,764 | 5 / 8 |
| 2021 | £3,261,577 | £3,358,073 | £3,071,160 | £11,009,038 | £10,987,076 | 6 / 7 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Little Way Association
What does The Little Way Association do?
To encourage devotion to St Therese of Lisieux and to spread knowledge of her spirituality of love and trust in God our Father. To raise funds to help the missionary work of the Catholic Church overseas especially projects for the poor, sick, deprived and marginalised.
How much income did The Little Way Association report in 2025?
The Little Way Association reported total income of £4.45m and reported expenditure of £3.56m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Little Way Association?
The Little Way Association has a program ratio of 74.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 298 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Little Way Association registered as a charity?
The Little Way Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 August 1964 as charity number 235703. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The Little Way Association?
The Little Way Association is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Little Way Association operate?
The Little Way Association operates across 48 areas, including Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil and 45 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Little Way Association a registered charity?
Yes — The Little Way Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 235703.
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Data & trust
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- 9 November 2026
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