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Wrexham Diocesan Trust

Also known as: Diocese of Wrexham

The advancement of the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Wrexham and elsewhere. The promotion of Catholic teaching. The provision and maintenance of churches, presbyteries and schools. The provision and care of priests.The support of pastoral and apostolic works in parishes and local communities.

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Activities & Mission

The advancement of the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Wrexham and elsewhere. The promotion of Catholic teaching. The provision and maintenance of churches, presbyteries and schools. The provision and care of priests.The support of pastoral and apostolic works in parishes and local communities.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,264,578
Latest Expenditure
£3,090,178

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 40% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 39% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 38% of UK Education 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 £2,280,844
Charitable Activities £420,340
Other Trading £274,779
Investments £266,349
Other Income £22,266

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,006,617
Raising Funds £83,561
Governance £12,360
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
£3,264,578
£3,090,178£3,006,617£16,720,488£1,505,00020 / 350
2024
£2,940,796
£2,637,113£2,555,930£16,762,958£1,798,00019 / 150
2023
£2,243,710
£2,587,685£2,502,409£15,904,393£1,434,00018 / 150
2022
£2,044,880
£2,405,586£2,329,348£16,608,096£1,730,00021 / 150
2021
£1,681,258
£1,985,602£1,954,269£16,582,597£2,241,02321 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wrexham Diocesan Trust

What does Wrexham Diocesan Trust do?

The advancement of the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Wrexham and elsewhere. The promotion of Catholic teaching. The provision and maintenance of churches, presbyteries and schools. The provision and care of priests.The support of pastoral and apostolic works in parishes and local communities.

How much income did Wrexham Diocesan Trust report in 2025?

Wrexham Diocesan Trust reported total income of £3.26m and reported expenditure of £3.09m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Wrexham Diocesan Trust?

Wrexham Diocesan Trust has a program ratio of 92.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Wrexham Diocesan Trust registered as a charity?

Wrexham Diocesan Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 June 1988 as charity number 700426. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs Wrexham Diocesan Trust?

Wrexham Diocesan Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wrexham Diocesan Trust operate?

Wrexham Diocesan Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Wrexham Diocesan Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Wrexham Diocesan Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 700426.

Details

Address
St Andrews House
Yale Business Village
Ellice Way
Wrexham
LL13 7YL
Registration Date
30 June 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
700426
Charity Number
700426

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Trustees

Ann Josephine Snowden
Also governs 1 other charity
Canon Francis Gerard Doyle Canon
Canon Terence Anthony Carr
Christopher James Ryan
Dcn David Ian Gozzard Deacon
Dr Alex John McCulloch
Keith John McDonogh
Rev Nicholas Enzama
Rt Rev Peter Malcolm Brignall

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Diocese of Wrexham

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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