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The Oratory Of St Philip Neri At Birmingham

Also known as: The Birmingham Oratory

To hold the Trust property for the advancement and maintenance of the Roman Catholic Religion in England and particularly in or in the vicinity of the City of Birmingham or for the charitable objects connected therewith. The Trustees may provide and equip churches, chapels, schools, colleges and similar buildings including orphanages and hospitals to be used for the Trust's charitable purposes.

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Activities & Mission

To hold the Trust property for the advancement and maintenance of the Roman Catholic Religion in England and particularly in or in the vicinity of the City of Birmingham or for the charitable objects connected therewith. The Trustees may provide and equip churches, chapels, schools, colleges and similar buildings including orphanages and hospitals to be used for the Trust's charitable purposes.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£705,452
Latest Expenditure
£794,582

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 112.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 88% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?

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

Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 57% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £352,226
Charitable Activities £62,605
Other Trading £0
Investments £290,621
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £794,582
Raising Funds £0
Governance £8,800
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.

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
2024
£705,452
£794,582£794,582£16,061,833£06 / 3
2023
£702,734
£769,518£769,518£15,748,580£06 / 3
2022
£440,327
£686,7530 / 3
2021
£80,798
£1,247,2900 / 3
2020
£588,131
£863,575£863,575£15,509,771£407,0828 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Oratory Of St Philip Neri At Birmingham

What does The Oratory Of St Philip Neri At Birmingham do?

To hold the Trust property for the advancement and maintenance of the Roman Catholic Religion in England and particularly in or in the vicinity of the City of Birmingham or for the charitable objects connected therewith. The Trustees may provide and equip churches, chapels, schools, colleges and similar buildings including orphanages and hospitals to be used for the Trust's charitable purposes.

How much income did The Oratory Of St Philip Neri At Birmingham report in 2024?

The Oratory Of St Philip Neri At Birmingham reported total income of £705k and reported expenditure of £795k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Oratory Of St Philip Neri At Birmingham?

The Oratory Of St Philip Neri At Birmingham has a program ratio of 112.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Oratory Of St Philip Neri At Birmingham registered as a charity?

The Oratory Of St Philip Neri At Birmingham was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 March 1965 as charity number 239857. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs The Oratory Of St Philip Neri At Birmingham?

The Oratory Of St Philip Neri At Birmingham 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 Oratory Of St Philip Neri At Birmingham operate?

The Oratory Of St Philip Neri At Birmingham operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Oratory Of St Philip Neri At Birmingham a registered charity?

Yes — The Oratory Of St Philip Neri At Birmingham is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 239857.

Details

Address
THE ORATORY
141 HAGLEY ROAD
BIRMINGHAM
B16 8UE
Registration Date
10 March 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
239857
Charity Number
239857

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Trustees

Rev ANTON JOZEF GUZIEL
Rev Huw Llewelyn Edwards

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Birmingham Oratory

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