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

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,295,145

Latest Expenditure

£3,024,920

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 46% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 93% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,863,580

Charitable Activities £1,431,565

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,024,920

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£3,295,145	£3,024,920	£3,024,920	£2,611,265	£0	48 / 0
2023	£2,289,875	£2,760,449	£801,390	£2,341,039	£2,230,026	51 / 0
2022	£2,125,478	£2,746,038	£2,746,038	£2,811,614	£2,747,904	47 / 0
2021	£1,912,864	£2,088,500	£2,088,500	£3,432,174	£3,382,170	43 / 0
2020	£4,170,998	£1,976,679	£1,976,679	£3,607,810	£3,611,832	41 / 53

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Walsingham Trust

What does Walsingham Trust do?

How much income did Walsingham Trust report in 2024?

Walsingham Trust reported total income of £3.30m and reported expenditure of £3.02m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Walsingham Trust?

Walsingham Trust has a program ratio of 91.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 46% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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 6 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.