THE CARMELITE CHARITABLE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus of £993,717 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £2,406,620 and total expenditure of £1,826,581. The trustees report that internal financial controls are adequate and that the activities do not pose a risk to the charity’s reputation. The charity holds total capital and reserves of £23,917,248, including a General Fund of £5,659,573 available for day-to-day running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year the Trust donated £294,930 ( 2023: £242,721) to the Friars, Aylesford (a Company Limited by Guarantee) which manages the Marian ,Shrine and other activities at Aylesford.” — page 20
“The Trust makes a regular donation to the Carmelite General Curia in Rome. This is effectively the world-wide headquarters of the Carmelite Order and the Trust’s donation of £64,020 represents about 6% of the total budget of the Curia.” — page 7
“During the year the Trust donated £294,930 ( 2023: £242,721) to the Friars, Aylesford (a Company Limited by Guarantee) which manages the Marian ,Shrine and other activities at Aylesford.” — page 20
“The Trust makes a regular donation to the Carmelite General Curia in Rome. This is effectively the world-wide headquarters of the Carmelite Order and the Trust’s donation of £64,020 represents about 6% of the total budget of the Curia.” — page 7
“During the year the Trust donated £294,930 ( 2023: £242,721) to the Friars, Aylesford (a Company Limited by Guarantee) which manages the Marian ,Shrine and other activities at Aylesford.” — page 20
“The Trust makes a regular donation to the Carmelite General Curia in Rome. This is effectively the world-wide headquarters of the Carmelite Order and the Trust’s donation of £64,020 represents about 6% of the total budget of the Curia.” — page 7
“During the year the Trust donated £294,930 ( 2023: £242,721) to the Friars, Aylesford (a Company Limited by Guarantee) which manages the Marian ,Shrine and other activities at Aylesford.” — page 20
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Rev Brendan Richard Grady
- Rev Gerard Hugh Walsh
- Rev Patrick Anthony O'Keeffe
- Rev Paul Anthony de Groot
- Rev Richard Philip Green
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £2.4m | £1.8m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.8m | £1.6m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.0m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2021 | £2.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2020 | £3.2m | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is THE CARMELITE CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus of £993,717 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £2,406,620 and total expenditure of £1,826,581. The trustees report that internal financial controls are adequate and that the activities do not pose a risk to the charity’s reputation. The charity holds total capital and reserves of £23,917,248, including a General Fund of £5,659,573 available for day-to-day running costs. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Williams Chartered Accountants.