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The Pontifical Beda College, Rome Trust Fund

Also known as: Pontifical Beda College Rome Trust, The Beda College

The support of a College established to train students for the Roman Catholic priesthood, concentrating on late vocations - those who as mature students wish to become priests. This education helps to promote religious practice in both the United Kingdom and overseas, with the ordination and subsequent ministries of priest in various Dioceses of all whom complete their course at the College.

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Activities & Mission

The support of a College established to train students for the Roman Catholic priesthood, concentrating on late vocations - those who as mature students wish to become priests. This education helps to promote religious practice in both the United Kingdom and overseas, with the ordination and subsequent ministries of priest in various Dioceses of all whom complete their course at the College.

Grants

The Pontifical Beda College, Rome Trust Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£241,799
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
What it supports
education and training 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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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£159,001
Latest Expenditure
£241,799

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 152.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£159,001
£241,7990 / 0
2024
£173,576
£323,6520 / 0
2023
£184,698
£258,9280 / 0
2022
£178,758
£278,1100 / 0
2021
£153,467
£319,5860 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Pontifical Beda College, Rome Trust Fund

What does The Pontifical Beda College, Rome Trust Fund do?

The support of a College established to train students for the Roman Catholic priesthood, concentrating on late vocations - those who as mature students wish to become priests. This education helps to promote religious practice in both the United Kingdom and overseas, with the ordination and subsequent ministries of priest in various Dioceses of all whom complete their course at the College.

How much income did The Pontifical Beda College, Rome Trust Fund report in 2025?

The Pontifical Beda College, Rome Trust Fund reported total income of £159k and reported expenditure of £242k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Pontifical Beda College, Rome Trust Fund registered as a charity?

The Pontifical Beda College, Rome Trust Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1965 as charity number 245125. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs The Pontifical Beda College, Rome Trust Fund?

The Pontifical Beda College, Rome Trust Fund is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Pontifical Beda College, Rome Trust Fund operate?

The Pontifical Beda College, Rome Trust Fund operates in Italy, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Pontifical Beda College, Rome Trust Fund a registered charity?

Yes — The Pontifical Beda College, Rome Trust Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 245125.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
22 September 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
245125
Charity Number
245125

Trustees

ANDREW THURSTAND COCKBURN BERNARD
CANON PHILIP GILLESPIE
MGR. CANON JOHN WEATHERILL
Rev Canon KEVIN MCLOUGHLIN
Also governs 1 other charity
Stephen Peter Macklow-Smith
The Most Reverend JOHN FRANCIS SHERRINGTON
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Pontifical Beda College Rome Trust
  • The Beda College

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