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The Royal Foundation Of St Katharine

Also known as: The Royal Foundation of St Katharine, in Ratcliffe

The object of the Royal Foundation is the advancement of the Christian religion through worship, hospitality and service, and the promotion of Christian values. The Foundation provides and maintains a Christian conference and retreat centre in East London, provides a place of sanctuary, peace and reflection for worship and serves local communities through outreach, support and engagement.

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Activities & Mission

The object of the Royal Foundation is the advancement of the Christian religion through worship, hospitality and service, and the promotion of Christian values. The Foundation provides and maintains a Christian conference and retreat centre in East London, provides a place of sanctuary, peace and reflection for worship and serves local communities through outreach, support and engagement.

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
£3,099,587
Latest Expenditure
£4,053,998

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 40% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 63.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 12% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 27.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 12% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £72,741
Charitable Activities £1,689,948
Other Trading £1,133,657
Investments £203,241
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,574,202
Raising Funds £1,078,867
Governance £30,433
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £400,929

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
£3,099,587
£4,053,998£2,574,202£13,061,404£230,92060 / 20
2024
£3,187,686
£3,534,536£3,534,536£14,307,071£592,44158 / 40
2023
£3,028,115
£3,353,709£2,384,159£14,044,940£065 / 20
2022
£2,140,965
£2,917,782£1,996,192£14,703,741£065 / 40
2021
£1,629,736
£2,319,928£1,661,086£14,881,427£057 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Royal Foundation Of St Katharine

What does The Royal Foundation Of St Katharine do?

The object of the Royal Foundation is the advancement of the Christian religion through worship, hospitality and service, and the promotion of Christian values. The Foundation provides and maintains a Christian conference and retreat centre in East London, provides a place of sanctuary, peace and reflection for worship and serves local communities through outreach, support and engagement.

How much income did The Royal Foundation Of St Katharine report in 2025?

The Royal Foundation Of St Katharine reported total income of £3.10m and reported expenditure of £4.05m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Royal Foundation Of St Katharine?

The Royal Foundation Of St Katharine has a program ratio of 83.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Royal Foundation Of St Katharine registered as a charity?

The Royal Foundation Of St Katharine was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 May 1964 as charity number 223849. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs The Royal Foundation Of St Katharine?

The Royal Foundation Of St Katharine is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Royal Foundation Of St Katharine operate?

The Royal Foundation Of St Katharine operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Royal Foundation Of St Katharine a registered charity?

Yes — The Royal Foundation Of St Katharine is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 223849.

Details

Address
Royal Foundation of St. Katharine
2 Butcher Row
LONDON
E14 8DS
Registration Date
4 May 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
223849
Charity Number
223849

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Trustees

Andrew Peter Grigson
DAVID SWANNEY
Diana Jane Banks
GEOFFREY WILLIAM RICHARDS
Mary Cicely Florence Monfries
Also governs 2 other charities
Rev Roger Martin Howell Preece
Sheryl Arlene Frances LAWRENCE FCA
Sophia Louisa Densham CVO

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Royal Foundation of St Katharine, in Ratcliffe
  • The Royal Foundation of St Katharine

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