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The Society Of Mary (marist Fathers) CIO

Also known as: Marist Fathers

The advancement of the Roman Catholic religion through parish - based ministries, educational support, spiritual guidance, missionary work and specific grant making projects. The Trustees also provide support and life-long care and maintenance for those Fathers in retirement from full-time active ministry.

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Activities & Mission

The advancement of the Roman Catholic religion through parish - based ministries, educational support, spiritual guidance, missionary work and specific grant making projects. The Trustees also provide support and life-long care and maintenance for those Fathers in retirement from full-time active ministry.

Grants

The Society Of Mary (marist Fathers) CIO makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£922,912
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£797,957
Latest Expenditure
£1,156,112

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 138.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £332,018
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £453,739
Other Income £12,200

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,101,171
Raising Funds £54,941
Governance £47,930
Grants to Institutions £922,912
Other Expenditure £0

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2019 — The Society of Mary (marist Fathers) (organisation 235412)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£797,957
£1,156,112£1,101,171£15,983,635£15,983,6354 / 0
2024
£789,181
£884,013£858,549£15,460,728£15,460,7284 / 0
2023
£957,665
£1,181,153£1,181,153£15,311,180£3,709,1523 / 0
2022
£6,073,183
£2,011,427£1,954,875£15,812,535£14,440,5276 / 0
2021
£789,452
£950,015£894,212£13,588,840£12,019,6115 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Society Of Mary (marist Fathers) CIO

What does The Society Of Mary (marist Fathers) CIO do?

The advancement of the Roman Catholic religion through parish - based ministries, educational support, spiritual guidance, missionary work and specific grant making projects. The Trustees also provide support and life-long care and maintenance for those Fathers in retirement from full-time active ministry.

How much income did The Society Of Mary (marist Fathers) CIO report in 2025?

The Society Of Mary (marist Fathers) CIO reported total income of £798k and reported expenditure of £1.16m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Society Of Mary (marist Fathers) CIO registered as a charity?

The Society Of Mary (marist Fathers) CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 July 2018 as charity number 1179085. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs The Society Of Mary (marist Fathers) CIO?

The Society Of Mary (marist Fathers) CIO is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev IVAN DAVORIN VODOPIVEC SM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Society Of Mary (marist Fathers) CIO operate?

The Society Of Mary (marist Fathers) CIO operates across 3 areas: City Of London, East Riding Of Yorkshire and Norfolk.

Is The Society Of Mary (marist Fathers) CIO a registered charity?

Yes — The Society Of Mary (marist Fathers) CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179085.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
5 July 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5118905
Charity Number
1179085

Trustees

Rev IVAN DAVORIN VODOPIVEC SM Chair
Rev DESMOND HANRAHAN SM
Also governs 2 other charities
Rev KEVIN LEO DUFFY SM
REV PETER CORCORAN SM
Rev Thomas Martin McAnaney sm

Also Known As

  • Marist Fathers

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