REDEMPTORIST PUBLICATIONS
The objectives of the Charity are to advance the religious and other charitable work carried out by The Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. The principal activity is the publication and distribution of religious material for the purposes of advancement of the charity.
Objects
THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES WHICH ADVANCE THE RELIGIOUS AND OTHER CHARITABLE WORK FOR THE TIME BEING CARRIED ON BY OR UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE SOCIETY BEING THE VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION OF MEN KNOWN AS THE CONGREGATION OF THE MOST HOLY REDEEMER AS THE DIRECTORS SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased to £1,284,857 from £1,446,109 in the prior year, resulting in a net expenditure of £3,470. Unrestricted reserves stood at £1,999,145, which the trustees note is below their stated policy target of holding reserves equivalent to one to eighteen months of annual turnover. The auditor confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charitable Company to hold reserves in its unrestricted general funds which have not yet been committed or designated for any particular purpose. These reserves are designed to be between one year and 18 months of annual turnover.” — page 6
“Charitable donations of £21,500 (2024 - £172) were paid and pledged to CMHR during the year.” — page 28
“As part of its charitable support for CMHR the Charitable Company provides payroll and administrative services including the payment of salaries in advance of reimbursement.” — page 28
“Charitable donations of £21,500 (2024 - £172) were paid and pledged to CMHR during the year.” — page 28
“As part of its charitable support for CMHR the Charitable Company provides payroll and administrative services including the payment of salaries in advance of reimbursement.” — page 28
“Charitable donations of £21,500 (2024 - £172) were paid and pledged to CMHR during the year.” — page 28
“As part of its charitable support for CMHR the Charitable Company provides payroll and administrative services including the payment of salaries in advance of reimbursement.” — page 28
“Charitable donations of £21,500 (2024 - £172) were paid and pledged to CMHR during the year.” — page 28
“As part of its charitable support for CMHR the Charitable Company provides payroll and administrative services including the payment of salaries in advance of reimbursement.” — page 28
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Father Andrew Thomas Burns CSsR
- Father Timothy Joseph Buckley CSsR
- Rev Denis McBride
- Rev Elias Gweme CSsR
- Very Rev Fr Richard Reid CSsR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.3m | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.4m | £1.5m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.5m | £1.8m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.5m | £1.8m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.5m | £1.7m |
Common questions
Is REDEMPTORIST PUBLICATIONS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased to £1,284,857 from £1,446,109 in the prior year, resulting in a net expenditure of £3,470. Unrestricted reserves stood at £1,999,145, which the trustees note is below their stated policy target of holding reserves equivalent to one to eighteen months of annual turnover. The auditor confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Fiander ETL.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FIRSTFRUITS GOSPEL FOUNDATION | 1 | £133k |
| THE ROCK FOUNDATION | 1 | £91k |
| THE CHARIS TRUST | 1 | £67k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, SEVENOAKS | 1 | £32k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN, TUNBRIDGE WELLS | 1 | £8k |
| JOHN JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REDEMPTORIST PUBLICATIONS | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REDEMPTION CHURCH | £25k | £7,261 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PROCLAMATION TRUST | £1.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REDEMPTION CHURCH LONDON | £139k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD REDEMPTION LIGHT PARISH | £144k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JESUS DISCIPLES' COMMUNITY CHURCH | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |