The Oratory Of St. Philip Neri At Cardiff
Also known as: The Cardiff Oratory
The Oratory of St. Philip Neri is a religious order of Roman Catholic men who living a life on common are dedicated to education, social welfare and pastoral care of young people, families and the elderly. The Oratory of St. Philip was founded five hundred years ago. The oratory in Cardiff is a new foundation living and working under the authority of the Archbishop of Cardiff.
Activities & Mission
The Oratory of St. Philip Neri is a religious order of Roman Catholic men who living a life on common are dedicated to education, social welfare and pastoral care of young people, families and the elderly. The Oratory of St. Philip was founded five hundred years ago. The oratory in Cardiff is a new foundation living and working under the authority of the Archbishop of Cardiff.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £218,584 | £383,444 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2024 | £572,444 | £138,227 | £138,227 | £504,515 | £122,444 | 0 / 12 |
| 2023 | £130,691 | £172,524 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2022 | £92,760 | £78,403 | 0 / 43 | |||
| 2021 | £104,354 | £67,343 | 0 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Oratory Of St. Philip Neri At Cardiff
What does The Oratory Of St. Philip Neri At Cardiff do?
The Oratory of St. Philip Neri is a religious order of Roman Catholic men who living a life on common are dedicated to education, social welfare and pastoral care of young people, families and the elderly. The Oratory of St. Philip was founded five hundred years ago. The oratory in Cardiff is a new foundation living and working under the authority of the Archbishop of Cardiff.
How much income did The Oratory Of St. Philip Neri At Cardiff report in 2025?
The Oratory Of St. Philip Neri At Cardiff reported total income of £219k and reported expenditure of £383k 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 Cardiff?
The Oratory Of St. Philip Neri At Cardiff has a program ratio of 24.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Oratory Of St. Philip Neri At Cardiff registered as a charity?
The Oratory Of St. Philip Neri At Cardiff was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 December 2016 as charity number 1170563. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs The Oratory Of St. Philip Neri At Cardiff?
The Oratory Of St. Philip Neri At Cardiff is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Sebastian Jones. 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 Cardiff operate?
The Oratory Of St. Philip Neri At Cardiff operates in Cardiff, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Oratory Of St. Philip Neri At Cardiff a registered charity?
Yes — The Oratory Of St. Philip Neri At Cardiff is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170563.
Details
Cameron Street
CARDIFF
CF24 2NX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Cardiff Oratory
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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