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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.

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
£1,535,696
Latest Expenditure
£1,466,738

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 1.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 2% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 1.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 100.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 0% of UK Heritage 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 £110,169
Charitable Activities £4,258
Other Trading £1,421,269
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £26,494
Raising Funds £1,440,244
Governance £26,494
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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
2020
£1,332,471
£977,200£25,457£7,736,612£030 / 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 2024?

The Monastery Of St Francis Gorton Trust LTD reported total income of £1.54m and reported expenditure of £1.47m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Monastery Of St Francis Gorton Trust LTD?

The Monastery Of St Francis Gorton Trust LTD has a program ratio of 1.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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

Address
THE MONASTERY
89 GORTON LANE
MANCHESTER
M12 5WF
Registration Date
20 March 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3104731
Charity Number
1061457

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Trustees

David Smith-Milne
Eleanor Holmes
Nathan Newman
PAUL GRIFFITHS DL

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Gorton Monastery Trust

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