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Walsingham Trust

Also known as: Basilica of Our Lady of Walsingham, Catholic National Shrine, Catholic National Shrine of Our Lady, Catholic National Shrine of Our Lady at Walsingham, Rc National Shrine

Objectives a) the provision of maintenance and repair of places of worship, hostel accommodation and facilities for pilgrims; b) the promotion of public worship; c) the advancement of religion and relief of poverty anywhere in the world. The charity operates the Pilgrim Bureau, a hostel for pilgrims, and the Slipper Chapel at the site of the Walsingham Shrine as well as shops and a cafe.

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Activities & Mission

Objectives a) the provision of maintenance and repair of places of worship, hostel accommodation and facilities for pilgrims; b) the promotion of public worship; c) the advancement of religion and relief of poverty anywhere in the world. The charity operates the Pilgrim Bureau, a hostel for pilgrims, and the Slipper Chapel at the site of the Walsingham Shrine as well as shops and a cafe.

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,394,671
Latest Expenditure
£2,589,770

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 108.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,276,952
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £1,117,719
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,589,770
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,394,671
£2,589,770£2,589,770£2,416,166£2,312,98940 / 10
2024
£3,295,145
£3,024,920£3,024,920£2,611,265£048 / 0
2023
£2,289,875
£2,760,449£801,390£2,341,039£2,230,02651 / 0
2022
£2,125,478
£2,746,038£2,746,038£2,811,614£2,747,90447 / 0
2021
£1,912,864
£2,088,500£2,088,500£3,432,174£3,382,17043 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Walsingham Trust

What does Walsingham Trust do?

Objectives a) the provision of maintenance and repair of places of worship, hostel accommodation and facilities for pilgrims; b) the promotion of public worship; c) the advancement of religion and relief of poverty anywhere in the world. The charity operates the Pilgrim Bureau, a hostel for pilgrims, and the Slipper Chapel at the site of the Walsingham Shrine as well as shops and a cafe.

How much income did Walsingham Trust report in 2025?

Walsingham Trust reported total income of £2.39m and reported expenditure of £2.59m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Walsingham Trust registered as a charity?

Walsingham Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 2018 as charity number 1180690. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Walsingham Trust?

Walsingham Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Walsingham Trust operate?

Walsingham Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Walsingham Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Walsingham Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1180690.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
14 November 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5132124
Charity Number
1180690

Trustees

Frank William Mulgrew
John Hugh Davies
Also governs 1 other charity
Lauretta Pilch
Also governs 1 other charity
Paul Raynes
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Paul Keane
Also governs 1 other charity
Right Rev. Alen Stephen Hopes
Right Rev. Peter Gwilym Collins
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Basilica of Our Lady of Walsingham
  • Catholic National Shrine
  • Catholic National Shrine of Our Lady
  • Catholic National Shrine of Our Lady at Walsingham
  • Rc National Shrine

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