THE ORATORY OF ST. PHILIP NERI AT CARDIFF
The Oratory of St. Philip Neri is a religious order of Roman Catholic men who living a life on common are dedicated to education, social welfare and pastoral care of young people, families and the elderly. The Oratory of St. Philip was founded five hundred years ago. The oratory in Cardiff is a new foundation living and working under the authority of the Archbishop of Cardiff.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's objectives have been carried out on a permanent basis, with a major focus on property restoration and renovation. The trustees report that while financial climate uncertainties may impact charitable giving, this has not posed a risk to date. The financial statements are described as unaudited.
What the accounts disclose
“The results for the year and the charity’s financial position at the end of the year are shown in the attached financial statements.” — page 2
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2024)
Trustees
- Rev Sebastian Joneschair
- Bro Illtyd Williams
- Dr David Woolf
- Rev ANTON GUZIEL
- Rev Alexander Gee
- Simon Care
- THE VERY REVEREND IGNATIUS HARRISON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £219k | £383k |
| 30/06/2024 | £572k | £138k |
| 30/06/2023 | £131k | £173k |
| 30/06/2022 | £93k | £78k |
| 30/06/2021 | £104k | £67k |
Common questions
Is THE ORATORY OF ST. PHILIP NERI AT CARDIFF financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's objectives have been carried out on a permanent basis, with a major focus on property restoration and renovation. The trustees report that while financial climate uncertainties may impact charitable giving, this has not posed a risk to date. The financial statements are described as unaudited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CATHOLIC TRUST FOR ENGLAND AND WALES | 1 | £50k |
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £26k |
| THE GREEN HALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- THE ORATORY OF ST PHILIP NERI AT BIRMINGHAM
- THE ORATORY SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION
- GREEK ORTHODOX COMMUNITY OF ST NICHOLAS CARDIFF
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE CITY PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, CARDIFF
- ARCHDIOCESE OF CARDIFF-MENEVIA
- LONDON ORATORY CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ORATORY OF ST. PHILIP NERI AT CARDIFF | £219k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ORATORY OF ST PHILIP NERI AT BIRMINGHAM | £705k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ORATORY SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION | £10.9m | £140,001 - £150,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREEK ORTHODOX COMMUNITY OF ST NICHOLAS CARDIFF | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE CITY PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, CARDIFF | £112k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ARCHDIOCESE OF CARDIFF-MENEVIA | £6.0m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 3 | unclear | — | no doubt |