THE GRAND PRIORY OF BLESSED ADRIAN FORTESCUE OF THE ORDER OF MALTA TRUST
(A) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIGION (B) THE ADVANCEMENT OF ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE SUPPORTED BY THE ORDER IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD; AND (C) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £3,354 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £675,960 to £672,606. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stand at £672,540, which the trustees consider sufficient to support charitable projects and maintain cash balances equal to annual outgoings. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have established a reserve policy whereby unrestricted funds (free reserves) will be maintained at levels which allow the Trustees to support the maximum number of charitable projects through interest and capital growth.” — page 4
“During the year £448.80 was paid to Clarion Wines Ltd a company in which Fra' Richard Berkley-Matthews is a shareholder.” — page 17
Trustees
- Benedict Alexander Jennings
- Lt Col. Hugo Thomas de Burgh
- Richard John Berkley-Matthews
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £55k | £68k |
| 31/12/2023 | £71k | £78k |
| 31/12/2022 | £194k | £76k |
| 31/12/2021 | £40k | £46k |
| 31/12/2020 | £47k | £36k |
Common questions
Is THE GRAND PRIORY OF BLESSED ADRIAN FORTESCUE OF THE ORDER OF MALTA TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £3,354 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £675,960 to £672,606. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stand at £672,540, which the trustees consider sufficient to support charitable projects and maintain cash balances equal to annual outgoings. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.