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The Society Of The Little Flower

The general objects of the Charity are the advancement of the Roman Catholic Religion, by means of the establishment or furtherance of any charitable works carried on by, or under the control or supervision of members of the Order of Carmelites, and by means of the provision of scholarships and bursaries for the education and training of priests and/or members of the said Order.

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Activities & Mission

The general objects of the Charity are the advancement of the Roman Catholic Religion, by means of the establishment or furtherance of any charitable works carried on by, or under the control or supervision of members of the Order of Carmelites, and by means of the provision of scholarships and bursaries for the education and training of priests and/or members of the said Order.

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.

Show all 31 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£48,017
Latest Expenditure
£1,601,306

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 38.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 42% of UK Education charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 95). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 28.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 17% of UK Education charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 72.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 7% of UK Education charities with income £10K to £100K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £683,554
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £51,000
Other Income £10,223

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £289,016
Raising Funds £731,088
Governance £12,958
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£48,017
£1,601,3060 / 1
2023
£167,810
£408,0300 / 0
2022
£744,777
£1,020,104£289,016£2,188,589£200,0004 / 0
2021
£1,173,622
£916,883£134,740£2,557,268£1,737,6234 / 0
2020
£1,140,677
£957,054£141,426£2,140,926£1,537,9664 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Society Of The Little Flower

What does The Society Of The Little Flower do?

The general objects of the Charity are the advancement of the Roman Catholic Religion, by means of the establishment or furtherance of any charitable works carried on by, or under the control or supervision of members of the Order of Carmelites, and by means of the provision of scholarships and bursaries for the education and training of priests and/or members of the said Order.

How much income did The Society Of The Little Flower report in 2024?

The Society Of The Little Flower reported total income of £48k and reported expenditure of £1.60m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Society Of The Little Flower?

The Society Of The Little Flower has a program ratio of 38.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Education charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 95 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Society Of The Little Flower registered as a charity?

The Society Of The Little Flower was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 March 2008 as charity number 1123034. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The Society Of The Little Flower?

The Society Of The Little Flower is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Society Of The Little Flower operate?

The Society Of The Little Flower operates across 31 areas, including Argentina, Australia, Bolivia and 28 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Society Of The Little Flower a registered charity?

Yes — The Society Of The Little Flower is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1123034.

Details

Address
Whitefriars Presbytery
Tanners Street
FAVERSHAM
Kent
ME13 7JW
Registration Date
3 March 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4037426
Charity Number
1123034

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Trustees

Rev Christian Koerner O. Carm
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Paul Anthony de Groot
Also governs 1 other charity
REVEREND FATHER ROBERT COLARESI O.CARM

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