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.
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.
Grants
The Oratory Of St Philip Neri At Birmingham makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £947,024
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, overseas aid or famine relief, religious activities and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 92% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 356). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 69% 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
Expenditure Categories
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £692,126 | £947,024 | £947,024 | £16,212,214 | £0 | 6 / 3 |
| 2024 | £705,452 | £794,582 | £794,582 | £16,061,833 | £0 | 6 / 3 |
| 2023 | £702,734 | £769,518 | £769,518 | £15,748,580 | £0 | 6 / 3 |
| 2022 | £440,327 | £686,753 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2021 | £80,798 | £1,247,290 | 0 / 3 |
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 2025?
The Oratory Of St Philip Neri At Birmingham reported total income of £692k and reported expenditure of £947k for the financial year ending 2025, 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 136.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 356 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.
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Registry Information
Other notable Education charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 3 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Birmingham Oratory
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated