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The Monastery Of St Francis Gorton Trust LTD

Also known as: Gorton Monastery Trust

To restore, conserve and maintain the Monastery of St. Francis (EW Pugin in 1866) in the Gorton district of Manchester, being of historical, architectural and constructional merit. Our main pillars of work are; Heritage & Culture, Health & Wellbeing, Ceremony & Celebration, Wisdom & Consciousness and supporting other charities and trusted partners who share our heritage site.

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Activities & Mission

To restore, conserve and maintain the Monastery of St. Francis (EW Pugin in 1866) in the Gorton district of Manchester, being of historical, architectural and constructional merit. Our main pillars of work are; Heritage & Culture, Health & Wellbeing, Ceremony & Celebration, Wisdom & Consciousness and supporting other charities and trusted partners who share our heritage site.

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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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,480,933
Latest Expenditure
£1,536,928

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 3.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 3.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 100.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £29,201
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £1,451,732
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £49,663
Raising Funds £1,487,265
Governance £49,663
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,480,933
£1,536,928£49,663£9,213,944£262,00019 / 30
2024
£1,535,696
£1,466,738£26,494£9,269,938£333,70836 / 30
2023
£1,302,502
£1,200,527£51,104£9,203,486£307,17318 / 30
2022
£1,135,264
£1,373,978£11,398£7,319,732£212,48213 / 40
2021
£1,188,899
£1,367,065£11,468£7,558,446£207,0009 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Monastery Of St Francis Gorton Trust LTD

What does The Monastery Of St Francis Gorton Trust LTD do?

To restore, conserve and maintain the Monastery of St. Francis (EW Pugin in 1866) in the Gorton district of Manchester, being of historical, architectural and constructional merit. Our main pillars of work are; Heritage & Culture, Health & Wellbeing, Ceremony & Celebration, Wisdom & Consciousness and supporting other charities and trusted partners who share our heritage site.

How much income did The Monastery Of St Francis Gorton Trust LTD report in 2025?

The Monastery Of St Francis Gorton Trust LTD reported total income of £1.48m and reported expenditure of £1.54m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Monastery Of St Francis Gorton Trust LTD registered as a charity?

The Monastery Of St Francis Gorton Trust LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 March 1997 as charity number 1061457. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs The Monastery Of St Francis Gorton Trust LTD?

The Monastery Of St Francis Gorton Trust LTD is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Monastery Of St Francis Gorton Trust LTD operate?

The Monastery Of St Francis Gorton Trust LTD operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Monastery Of St Francis Gorton Trust LTD a registered charity?

Yes — The Monastery Of St Francis Gorton Trust LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1061457.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
20 March 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3104731
Charity Number
1061457

Trustees

David Smith-Milne
Eleanor Holmes
Nathan Newman
PAUL GRIFFITHS DL

Also Known As

  • Gorton Monastery Trust

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9 November 2026
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