The St Joseph's Benwell Church Trust
The Trust runs St Joseph's Church, seeking to advance the Christian Religionthrough through teaching, pastoral care, evangelistic outreach, and compassion ministry in the west end of Newcastle and beyond.
Activities & Mission
The Trust runs St Joseph's Church, seeking to advance the Christian Religionthrough through teaching, pastoral care, evangelistic outreach, and compassion ministry in the west end of Newcastle and beyond.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 11% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% 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 | £455,654 | £406,438 | 0 / 96 | |||
| 2024 | £1,785,165 | £189,115 | £189,115 | £1,599,050 | £93,458 | 9 / 48 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The St Joseph's Benwell Church Trust
What does The St Joseph's Benwell Church Trust do?
The Trust runs St Joseph's Church, seeking to advance the Christian Religionthrough through teaching, pastoral care, evangelistic outreach, and compassion ministry in the west end of Newcastle and beyond.
How much income did The St Joseph's Benwell Church Trust report in 2025?
The St Joseph's Benwell Church Trust reported total income of £456k and reported expenditure of £406k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The St Joseph's Benwell Church Trust?
The St Joseph's Benwell Church Trust has a program ratio of 10.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% 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 Joseph's Benwell Church Trust registered as a charity?
The St Joseph's Benwell Church Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 February 2023 as charity number 1201951. It has been registered for 3 years.
Who runs The St Joseph's Benwell Church Trust?
The St Joseph's Benwell Church Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Thomas Riddall Smyth. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The St Joseph's Benwell Church Trust operate?
The St Joseph's Benwell Church Trust operates in Newcastle Upon Tyne City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The St Joseph's Benwell Church Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The St Joseph's Benwell Church Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1201951.
Details
SOUTH BENWELL ROAD
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE15 6JL
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