FORWARD IN FAITH
The Charity supports The Society, under the patronage of St Wilfrid and St Hilda, as an ecclesial structure with a ministry and sacraments in which the faithful can have confidence, so that they can flourish within the life and structures of the Church of England. It provides advice and support to The Society's bishops, parishes, clergy and laity, and to the Catholic Group in General Synod.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,046,253 as of 31 December 2025, representing several years of expenditure. The Trustees note that income from legacies cannot be relied upon and that further work is required to establish a financially sustainable budget for the Charity.
What the accounts disclose
“In 2025, the Director’s total remuneration was £75,584 (comprising £65,726 in pay and £9,859 in employer pension contributions).” — page 14
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Rt Rev Paul Thomaschair
- Christopher Roy Daubney
- Christopher Swift
- Fr Mark North SSC
- Mary Snape
- Rev Daniel Thomas Howard
- Rev Kyle Gillies McNeil
- Rev Paul Hutchins
- Rev Paul John Benfield
- Rt Rev Luke Thomas Irvine-Capel
- Sir Richard John Mantle OBE DL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £589k | £481k |
| 31/12/2024 | £371k | £345k |
| 31/12/2023 | £278k | £358k |
| 31/12/2022 | £278k | £314k |
| 31/12/2021 | £224k | £274k |
Common questions
Is FORWARD IN FAITH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,046,253 as of 31 December 2025, representing several years of expenditure. The Trustees note that income from legacies cannot be relied upon and that further work is required to establish a financially sustainable budget for the Charity. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of FORWARD IN FAITH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £75,584 band.
Who funds FORWARD IN FAITH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FORWARD IN FAITH as a grant recipient include INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF THE NUMBER 1 TRUST FUND, FELLOWSHIP OF ST JOHN (UK) TRUST ASSOCIATION, COMMUNITY OF THE HOLY CROSS, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HAWLEY, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE HEAVITREE TEAM MINISTRY.