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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.

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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.

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 48 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,678,595
Latest Expenditure
£3,349,110

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 40% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 91.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 32% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 49% 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

Donations & Legacies £3,359,167
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £302,408
Other Income £17,020

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,071,049
Raising Funds £72,435
Governance £35,152
Grants to Institutions £3,035,897
Other Expenditure £205,626

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£3,678,595
£3,349,110£3,071,049£9,958,760£9,831,5335 / 6
2023
£3,309,992
£3,344,483£3,097,576£9,628,524£9,552,3125 / 6
2022
£2,212,145
£3,557,849£3,325,448£9,663,334£9,600,7645 / 8
2021
£3,261,577
£3,358,073£3,071,160£11,009,038£10,987,0766 / 7
2020
£1,880,069
£2,886,698£2,551,273£11,104,695£11,091,4166 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2024?

The Little Way Association reported total income of £3.68m and reported expenditure of £3.35m for the financial year ending 2024, 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 83.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 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.

Details

Address
SACRED HEART HOUSE
119 CEDARS ROAD
LONDON
SW4 0PR
Registration Date
5 August 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
235703
Charity Number
235703

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Trustees

David Joseph O'Brien
Dennis James Charlick
PETER JOHN BEYNON

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