Activities

As described by the charity on the register

The charity funds projects run by registered charities in England, Wales, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland. The charity aims to change the lives of people most in need through its grants, as well as supporting the Roman Catholic Church and its associated registered charities. The Foundation makes grants from its three funds, The British Church Fund, The General Fund and The Irish Church Fund.

Latest income

£55.4m

Expenditure

£30.2m

Financial year end

2025-03-31

Income & spending history

As reported to the Charity Commission, by financial year end

Year end Income Expenditure income spend
2022-03-31 £40.8m £17.4m
2023-03-31 £45.6m £26.4m
2024-03-31 £52.4m £25.8m
2025-03-31 £55.4m £30.2m

Latest detailed return

Year end 2025-03-31 · consolidated (group) figures

Income mix

Donations & legacies £0
Charitable activities £0
Trading £1.5m
Investment income £47.9m
Total income £55.4m

Spending

Charitable spend £15.2m
Raising funds £8.1m
Grants to institutions £14.3m
Governance £960k
Total expenditure £30.2m

Balance sheet

Reserves £0
Total funds £696m
— restricted £178m
— unrestricted £0
— endowment £518m
Total assets £696m
Cash £145m

People

Employees 31

Classification

The charity's own register classification

What it does

  • General Charitable Purposes
  • The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
  • Disability
  • The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
  • Religious Activities
  • Amateur Sport

Who it helps

  • Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
  • The General Public/mankind

How it works

  • Makes Grants To Organisations
  • Sponsors Or Undertakes Research

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register, 2026-07-28. Detailed figures as filed in the charity's annual return. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.