THE ORATORY OF ST PHILIP NERI AT BIRMINGHAM
Registered charity 239857 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE BIRMINGHAM ORATORY
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £89,130 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £15,748,580 to £16,061,833 when including investment revaluations. The trustees report that unrestricted free reserves stood at £312,098, which is above their stated policy target of £200,000. The charity holds significant fixed assets, including freehold properties valued at £5,916,897 and listed investments valued at £8,425,243.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: at least £200,000 (held: £312k)
“The Trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in fixed assets ('the free reserves') should amount to at least £200,000 to meet ongoing expenditure on the regular activities of the charity.” — page 4
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees are members of the Congregation; their living expenses were borne by the charity.
“As members of the Congregation the Trustees' living expenses were borne by the charity. No remuneration was paid to any Trustee from Charity Funds during the year. Payments to meet clothing and other incidental expenses are made to the Oratory Fathers.” — page 21
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Oratory Square Ltd
“Ongoing discussions have continued in respect of the potential development of the car park and adjacent land. Oratory Square Ltd, is set up for the sole purpose of this development.” — page 4
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Barnett Ravenscroft Limited.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Reported reserves equal ~0.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Trustees
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE ORATORY OF ST PHILIP NERI AT BIRMINGHAM financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £89,130 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £15,748,580 to £16,061,833 when including investment revaluations. The trustees report that unrestricted free reserves stood at £312,098, which is above their stated policy target of £200,000. The charity holds significant fixed assets, including freehold properties valued at £5,916,897 and listed investments valued at £8,425,243. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Barnett Ravenscroft Limited.
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