The St Barnabas Society
The St Barnabas Society is a registered charity which operates in Great Britain and Ireland. It exists to provide pastoral and financial help to former clergy and religious of other Christian denominations and other world faiths, who are resident in Great Britain and Ireland, and who have been led by faith and conscience into the full communion of the Catholic Church.
Activities & Mission
The St Barnabas Society is a registered charity which operates in Great Britain and Ireland. It exists to provide pastoral and financial help to former clergy and religious of other Christian denominations and other world faiths, who are resident in Great Britain and Ireland, and who have been led by faith and conscience into the full communion of the Catholic Church.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 40% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 44% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 37% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £922,089 | £639,462 | £628,559 | £12,179,075 | £12,179,075 | 3 / 0 |
| 2024 | £725,271 | £685,985 | £676,831 | £12,735,321 | £12,735,321 | 3 / 0 |
| 2023 | £513,640 | £701,311 | £689,631 | £12,449,976 | £12,449,976 | 3 / 0 |
| 2022 | £614,094 | £696,533 | £673,855 | £12,847,151 | £12,847,151 | 3 / 0 |
| 2021 | £532,283 | £617,336 | £603,777 | £13,001,327 | £13,001,327 | 3 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The St Barnabas Society
What does The St Barnabas Society do?
The St Barnabas Society is a registered charity which operates in Great Britain and Ireland. It exists to provide pastoral and financial help to former clergy and religious of other Christian denominations and other world faiths, who are resident in Great Britain and Ireland, and who have been led by faith and conscience into the full communion of the Catholic Church.
How much income did The St Barnabas Society report in 2025?
The St Barnabas Society reported total income of £922k and reported expenditure of £639k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The St Barnabas Society?
The St Barnabas Society has a program ratio of 68.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The St Barnabas Society registered as a charity?
The St Barnabas Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 March 1992 as charity number 1009910. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs The St Barnabas Society?
The St Barnabas Society is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ian Hambleton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The St Barnabas Society operate?
The St Barnabas Society operates across 3 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Is The St Barnabas Society a registered charity?
Yes — The St Barnabas Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1009910.
Details
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RG2 6UB
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- 14 May 2026
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