The Order Of Friars Minor
Also known as: The Order of the Friars Minor
Support of charitable purposes connected with the Roman Catholic Religion and the support of the Order generally.
Activities & Mission
Support of charitable purposes connected with the Roman Catholic Religion and the support of the Order generally.
Grants
The Order Of Friars Minor is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £2,724,330
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities
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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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
Financial Efficiency
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,655,420 | £22,972,669 | £3,883,281 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 3 |
| 2023 | £1,700,364 | £1,123,990 | £1,048,268 | £21,617,265 | £4,554,940 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,173,495 | £1,181,269 | £1,097,163 | £20,790,198 | £20,343,163 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,319,474 | £786,221 | £699,088 | £24,013,602 | £20,583,049 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Order Of Friars Minor
What does The Order Of Friars Minor do?
Support of charitable purposes connected with the Roman Catholic Religion and the support of the Order generally.
How much income did The Order Of Friars Minor report in 2025?
The Order Of Friars Minor reported total income of £1.66m and reported expenditure of £22.97m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Order Of Friars Minor registered as a charity?
The Order Of Friars Minor was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 January 1964 as charity number 232177. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The Order Of Friars Minor?
The Order Of Friars Minor is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev PATRICK LONSDALE OFM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Order Of Friars Minor operate?
The Order Of Friars Minor operates across 9 areas, including Belgium, India, Kenya and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Order Of Friars Minor a registered charity?
Yes — The Order Of Friars Minor is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 232177.
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Registry Information
Other notable Religion charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Order of the Friars Minor
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated