The Montfort Missionary Society

Also known as: Montfort Fathers- Charities Administered F0r Roman Catholic Purposes in Connection with the Montfort Missionary Society

Operation of two pastoral centres to help people through retreats, courses and guidance;Administer parishes for the Diocese of Portsmouth;Engaging in missions in England and around the world.

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Activities & Mission

Operation of two pastoral centres to help people through retreats, courses and guidance;Administer parishes for the Diocese of Portsmouth;Engaging in missions in England and around the world.

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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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,694,821

Latest Expenditure

£580,060

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 17.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 6% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 311). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 79.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 19% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 43% 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 £2,628,481

Charitable Activities £49,506

Other Trading £0

Investments £628

Other Income £16,206

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £458,889

Raising Funds £6,082

Governance £22,584

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £115,089

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£2,694,821	£580,060	£458,889	£5,061,817	£5,061,817	3 / 8
2023	£297,312	£500,672				0 / 12
2022	£226,690	£526,702				0 / 8
2021	£309,415	£656,947				0 / 4
2020	£441,452	£659,827				0 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Montfort Missionary Society

What does The Montfort Missionary Society do?

Operation of two pastoral centres to help people through retreats, courses and guidance;Administer parishes for the Diocese of Portsmouth;Engaging in missions in England and around the world.

How much income did The Montfort Missionary Society report in 2024?

The Montfort Missionary Society reported total income of £2.69m and reported expenditure of £580k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Montfort Missionary Society?

The Montfort Missionary Society has a program ratio of 17.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 311 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Montfort Missionary Society registered as a charity?

The Montfort Missionary Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 October 1965 as charity number 241963. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs The Montfort Missionary Society?

The Montfort Missionary Society 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 Montfort Missionary Society operate?

The Montfort Missionary Society operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Montfort Missionary Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Montfort Missionary Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 241963.