CATHOLIC SYRO - MALABAR EPARCHY OF GREAT BRITAIN
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CATHOLIC FAITH AND CHRISTIAN BELIEFS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENTS OF BELIEFS OF THE SYRO-MALABAR CATHOLIC CHURCH IN PARTICULAR.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £6,910,325 from £4,650,042 in the prior year, resulting in a net movement in funds of £2,830,876. Free reserves stood at £2,691,369, with total funds reaching £8,324,527. The trustees report adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“All Trustees, other than Mr X Abraham and Mrs A Jackson are practising clergies of the Diocese and receive an allowance for their pastoral services. The Trustees do not receive remuneration for their work as Trustees.” — page 39
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Mar Joseph Srampickal — Bishop of Eparchy of Great Britain
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Bishop BENNY MATHEWchair
- Ancy Jackson
- Rev Antony Chundelikkatt James
- Rev Mathew Pinakkattu
- Xavier Abraham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £6.9m | £4.1m |
| 31/03/2024 | £4.2m | £3.4m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.2m | £1.7m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.0m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.1m | £790k |
Common questions
Is CATHOLIC SYRO - MALABAR EPARCHY OF GREAT BRITAIN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £6,910,325 from £4,650,042 in the prior year, resulting in a net movement in funds of £2,830,876. Free reserves stood at £2,691,369, with total funds reaching £8,324,527. The trustees report adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by MHA.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CATHOLIC CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| THE SISTERS OF THE POOR CHILD JESUS | 1 | £6k |
| EDITH BESSIE GIBSON TRUST | 1 | £3k |
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- ST THOMAS SYRO MALABAR CATHOLIC CHURCH BRISTOL
- SAINT MARY & POPE KYRILLOS VI COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH
- ST STEPHEN'S INDIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, BIRMINGHAM
- MATER ECCLESIAE CIO
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHOLIC SYRO - MALABAR EPARCHY OF GREAT BRITAIN | £6.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MALAYALAM GOSPEL CHURCH | £205k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST THOMAS SYRO MALABAR CATHOLIC CHURCH BRISTOL | £524k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SAINT MARY & POPE KYRILLOS VI COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH | £411k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST STEPHEN'S INDIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, BIRMINGHAM | £151k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MATER ECCLESIAE CIO | £354k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |