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The Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation

The main and initial purpose of the Charity is to maintain and accommodate the library and collected papers of the late Metropolitan Kallistos of Diokleia (Timothy Richard Ware) for the public benefit and as a resource for scholars researching into his work and into the theology doctrines and histories of the Eastern Christian churches. It intends t o promote conferences and study days

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Activities & Mission

The main and initial purpose of the Charity is to maintain and accommodate the library and collected papers of the late Metropolitan Kallistos of Diokleia (Timothy Richard Ware) for the public benefit and as a resource for scholars researching into his work and into the theology doctrines and histories of the Eastern Christian churches. It intends t o promote conferences and study days

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£49,261
Latest Expenditure
£21,566

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 0.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 9% of UK Arts charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 47). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 73% of UK Arts charities with income £10K to £100K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,200,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,506
Raising Funds £0
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 2025.

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
2025
£49,261
£21,5660 / 0
2024
£374
£2,7080 / 0
2023
£1,200,000
£4,506£4,506£1,195,494£1,195,4940 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation

What does The Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation do?

The main and initial purpose of the Charity is to maintain and accommodate the library and collected papers of the late Metropolitan Kallistos of Diokleia (Timothy Richard Ware) for the public benefit and as a resource for scholars researching into his work and into the theology doctrines and histories of the Eastern Christian churches. It intends t o promote conferences and study days

How much income did The Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation report in 2025?

The Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation reported total income of £49k and reported expenditure of £22k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation?

The Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation has a program ratio of 0.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Arts charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 47 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation registered as a charity?

The Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 November 2021 as charity number 1196453. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation?

The Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation operate?

The Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1196453.

Details

Address
18 Warwick Street
OXFORD
OX4 1SX
Registration Date
8 November 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5187710
Charity Number
1196453

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Trustees

Frances Jane Jennings
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Stephen Tobias Ralph Platt
Also governs 2 other charities
Simon Paul Jennings
Also governs 1 other charity
The Rev Prof Alexis Torrance
The Rev Prof John Behr

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