Radio Maria United Kingdom (UK)

Registered charity 1183783 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as RADIO MARIA ENGLAND

The objects of the CIO are to advance the Roman Catholic faith for the benefit of the public through theproduction and broadcast of religious programming and through other forms of media.

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Latest income
£557k
Latest spending
£607k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £341,303, a decrease from the prior year's £389,327, while total income was £561,163 against total expenditure of £605,317. The Trustees report that operational costs have decreased year on year and remain in line with the approved budget, supported by effective cost management. The charity maintains a cash balance of £145,442 and has no disclosed pension deficits or trading subsidiaries.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)

Total income
£557k
Total spending
£607k
Cost of raising funds
£8k
Reserves (reported)
£145k
Employees
6

Reported reserves equal ~2.9 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, largest income source: Donations and legacies (99% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 1.4% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/06/2025£557k£607k
30/06/2024£670k£677k
30/06/2023£540k£687k
30/06/2022£888k£529k
30/06/2021£440k£484k

Common questions

Is Radio Maria United Kingdom (UK) financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £341,303, a decrease from the prior year's £389,327, while total income was £561,163 against total expenditure of £605,317. The Trustees report that operational costs have decreased year on year and remain in line with the approved budget, supported by effective cost management. The charity maintains a cash balance of £145,442 and has no disclosed pension deficits or trading subsidiaries. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds Radio Maria United Kingdom (UK)?

Funders whose own accounts filings name Radio Maria United Kingdom (UK) as a grant recipient include SISTERS OF THE HOLY CROSS CIO.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
SISTERS OF THE HOLY CROSS CIOFY2024£236kSalary Contribution year 1