FRIENDS OF THE ORDINARIATE OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM
To advance the Roman Catholic faith by supporting, in particular, the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham, which was established in 2011 by Pope Benedict XV1 to allow Anglicans to enter into the full communion of the Catholic Church while retaining much of their heritage and traditions.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated revenue of £44,874 against total expenditure of £44,314, resulting in a net decrease in unrestricted funds of £7,886. The trustees report that reserves of £346,501 are maintained at a level equivalent to around six months' expenditure, which they consider sufficient to continue activities in the event of a significant drop in funding.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity that funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to around six months’ expenditure.” — page 5
Trustees
- PETER EDMUND SEFTON-WILLIAMSchair
- Benjamin Charles Knivet Fowler
- Fr RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF
- MICHAEL JEREMY HODGES
- Monsignor Vincent Gerard Brady
- Msgr. KEITH NEWTON
- NICHOLAS TEMPLER LEVISEUR
- NICOLAS CHARLES OLLIVANT
- RICHARD CLEARY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £36k | £44k |
| 30/11/2024 | £76k | £35k |
| 30/11/2023 | £62k | £54k |
| 30/11/2022 | £27k | £56k |
| 30/11/2021 | £101k | £48k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF THE ORDINARIATE OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated revenue of £44,874 against total expenditure of £44,314, resulting in a net decrease in unrestricted funds of £7,886. The trustees report that reserves of £346,501 are maintained at a level equivalent to around six months' expenditure, which they consider sufficient to continue activities in the event of a significant drop in funding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.