The Salford Diocesan Trust

Also known as: Salford Roman Catholic Diocesan Trustees Registered

The maintenance and advancement of the Roman Catholic Religion.

Activities & Mission

The maintenance and advancement of the Roman Catholic Religion.

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

Lancashire Manchester City Salford City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£28,806,530

Latest Expenditure

£32,392,676

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 70.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 15% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 62.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 7% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 8.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 26% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £8,581,924

Charitable Activities £2,063,252

Other Trading £2,004,010

Investments £2,630,229

Other Income £13,527,115

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £20,204,188

Raising Funds £2,684,410

Governance £173,835

Grants to Institutions £284,481

Other Expenditure £9,504,078

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2024 — St Cuthbert's Society, Ushaw (organisation 4001217)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£28,806,530	£32,392,676	£20,204,188	£106,624,513	£21,807,514	221 / 9000
2023	£28,248,769	£35,909,832	£22,915,155	£108,746,424	£25,209,389	248 / 9000
2022	£28,629,056	£32,457,693	£19,485,681	£115,328,243	£29,773,961	231 / 9000
2021	£26,882,393	£27,983,526	£15,466,579	£120,793,783	£31,506,765	132 / 9000
2020	£12,365,941	£17,284,738	£16,003,245	£107,505,353	£68,798,153	161 / 9000

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Salford Diocesan Trust

What does The Salford Diocesan Trust do?

The maintenance and advancement of the Roman Catholic Religion.

How much income did The Salford Diocesan Trust report in 2024?

The Salford Diocesan Trust reported total income of £28.81m and reported expenditure of £32.39m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Salford Diocesan Trust?

The Salford Diocesan Trust has a program ratio of 70.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Salford Diocesan Trust registered as a charity?

The Salford Diocesan Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 April 1967 as charity number 250037. It has been registered for 59 years.

Who runs The Salford Diocesan Trust?

The Salford Diocesan Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is The Rt Revd John Stanley Kenneth Arnold. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Salford Diocesan Trust operate?

The Salford Diocesan Trust operates across 3 areas: Lancashire, Manchester City and Salford City.

Is The Salford Diocesan Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Salford Diocesan Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 250037.