ADDITIONAL CURATES SOCIETY
The additional curates society awards grants to poor and populous parishes, and parishes in new areas, so that they can employ a curate. A work they have been doing since 1837. The society also encourages and fosters vocations to the priesthood.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £179,711 for the year, driven by a significant loss on investments of £41,972 and increased expenditure including legal fees. Despite this deficit, the charity holds substantial unrestricted reserves of £6,091,327, which significantly exceed its stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources for the next 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Society that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.”
“During the year, a payment of £24,356 was made to The Church Union, which is connected to the General Secretary of the charity.” — page 23
“Due to the potential adverse impact of the concerns raised on the Society’s reputation, the Board submitted a serious incident report to the Charity Commission in the previous financial year to notify the Charity Commission of the concerns, the potential impact on the Charity’s reputation and the action the trustees are taking in light of this.”
“the Board commissioned Wrigleys Solicitors LLP to carry out a comprehensive review of the governance of the Society. This governance review flagged areas where the governance of the Society could be strengthened and improved and the Board continues to implement the recommendations made.”
“Due to the potential adverse impact of the concerns raised on the Society’s reputation, the Board submitted a serious incident report to the Charity Commission in the previous financial year to notify the Charity Commission of the concerns, the potential impact on the Charity’s reputation and the action the trustees are taking in light of this.”
“the Board commissioned Wrigleys Solicitors LLP to carry out a comprehensive review of the governance of the Society. This governance review flagged areas where the governance of the Society could be strengthened and improved and the Board continues to implement the recommendations made.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Trustees
- Stephen Peter Racechair
- Father Giles Orton
- Fr Robert James Wright
- Fr Toby Jefferson Boutle
- Jessica Amanda Howard
- Laura Jayne Howe
- Sally Ann Firth
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £555k | £685k |
| 30/09/2024 | £508k | £545k |
| 30/09/2023 | £693k | £396k |
| 30/09/2022 | £651k | £349k |
| 30/09/2021 | £540k | £325k |
Common questions
Is ADDITIONAL CURATES SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £179,711 for the year, driven by a significant loss on investments of £41,972 and increased expenditure including legal fees. Despite this deficit, the charity holds substantial unrestricted reserves of £6,091,327, which significantly exceed its stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources for the next 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sumer Auditco Limited.
Who funds ADDITIONAL CURATES SOCIETY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ADDITIONAL CURATES SOCIETY as a grant recipient include CATHOLIC APOSTOLIC CHURCH - TRUST PROPERTY HELD IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, CONFRATERNITY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT, COMMUNITY OF THE HOLY CROSS, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER AND ST LEONARD, HORBURY WITH ST JOHN, HORBURY BRIDGE, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, SOUTHPORT.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MOYNITRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- THE SOCIETY OF THE FAITH (INCORPORATED)
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER & ST PAUL'S, PICKERING
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, CROOKHORN
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARK, BILTON
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREAT ST BARTHOLOMEW
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, EAST GRINSTEAD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADDITIONAL CURATES SOCIETY | £555k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIETY OF THE FAITH (INCORPORATED) | £201k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER & ST PAUL'S, PICKERING | £255k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, CROOKHORN | £136k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARK, BILTON | £132k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREAT ST BARTHOLOMEW | £1.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |