THE COMMUNITY OF THE RESURRECTION
The principal activity of the charity is that of a religious community, the Community of the Resurrection whose members follow a daily routine of prayer and worship. The Community additionally undertakes various charitable works at home and abroad including pastoral, evangelisitic, literary, educational and other charitable works for the advancement of religion.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group reported a deficit of £518,000 for the year ended 31 August 2025, a significant deterioration from the previous year's surplus. The trustees acknowledge the deficit and are taking steps to return to a surplus position over the next two years through cost reduction and income generation. Despite the deficit, the group holds total funds of £13.6 million, and the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy is therefore to maintain, and where necessary and expedient, grow funds in order to safeguard the future of the Community and facilitate the future plans outlined above.” — page 18
“Fr. George Paul Alfred Guiver is a trustee of Tariro Hope For Youth In Zimbabwe to whom grants were made in the year totalling £6,955 (2024: £4,594). The trustees of the charity are all members of the Community and as such have their welfare funded by the charity.” — page 51
“Included in 'Income from Religious Activities' (note 5) is income from St. Hild College for the use of premises and facilities of £58,932 (2024: £57,831).” — page 51
“Fr. George Paul Alfred Guiver is a trustee of Tariro Hope For Youth In Zimbabwe to whom grants were made in the year totalling £6,955 (2024: £4,594). The trustees of the charity are all members of the Community and as such have their welfare funded by the charity.” — page 51
“Included in 'Income from Religious Activities' (note 5) is income from St. Hild College for the use of premises and facilities of £58,932 (2024: £57,831).” — page 51
“Fr. George Paul Alfred Guiver is a trustee of Tariro Hope For Youth In Zimbabwe to whom grants were made in the year totalling £6,955 (2024: £4,594). The trustees of the charity are all members of the Community and as such have their welfare funded by the charity.” — page 51
“Included in 'Income from Religious Activities' (note 5) is income from St. Hild College for the use of premises and facilities of £58,932 (2024: £57,831).” — page 51
“Mirfield Monastery Ltd (Company no: 08516812) is our trading subsidiary company which undertakes all our trading activities.” — page 11
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 00247772
- Trading subsidiary: MIRFIELD MONASTERY LTD Companies House 08516812
- Amounts owed to group undertakings: £3,971,000 (2025) / £6,753,000 (2024)
Company officers (Companies House)
- ANNIS, Charles Richard Millar, Father on trustee list
- SOUTER, Patrick Adrian on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Br Patrick Adrian Souter
- Br Philip David John Nichols
- Fr Charles Richard Millar Annis
- Fr Oswin Philip Gartside
- Fr Thomas Seville
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.7m | £2.1m |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.8m | £1.8m |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.4m | £2.1m |
| 31/08/2022 | £1.4m | £1.8m |
| 31/08/2021 | £1.6m | £1.6m |
Common questions
Is THE COMMUNITY OF THE RESURRECTION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the group reported a deficit of £518,000 for the year ended 31 August 2025, a significant deterioration from the previous year's surplus. The trustees acknowledge the deficit and are taking steps to return to a surplus position over the next two years through cost reduction and income generation. Despite the deficit, the group holds total funds of £13.6 million, and the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Forrest Burlinson Chartered Accountants.
Who funds THE COMMUNITY OF THE RESURRECTION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE COMMUNITY OF THE RESURRECTION as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, WHITKIRK.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, WHITKIRK | FY2023 | £200 | Charitable Donations |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BANBURY CHARITIES | 1 | £36k |
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £28k |
| THE HULL AND EAST RIDING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE ST MICHAELS AND ALL SAINTS CHARITY | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- BANBURY COMMUNITY CHURCH
- HULL COMMUNITY CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH DORE
- CHRISTS TEMPLE OF RESURRECTION MINISTRIES TRUST
- THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY IN LONDON LIMITED
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, NAILSEA
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE COMMUNITY OF THE RESURRECTION | £1.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BANBURY COMMUNITY CHURCH | £245k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HULL COMMUNITY CHURCH | £430k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH DORE | £403k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTS TEMPLE OF RESURRECTION MINISTRIES TRUST | £212k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY IN LONDON LIMITED | £169k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |