THE MONTFORT MISSIONARY SOCIETY

Registered charity 241963 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as MONTFORT FATHERS- CHARITIES ADMINISTERED F0R ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE MONTFORT MISSIONARY SOCIETY

Operation of two pastoral centres to help people through retreats, courses and guidance;Administer parishes for the Diocese of Portsmouth;Engaging in missions in England and around the world.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Religious Activities · Get email alerts

Latest income
£2.7m
Latest spending
£580k
Registered
1965
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource of £2,206,763 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £5,061,817. The trustees consider the total funds of a little over £5m to be sufficient for the Society's future needs, particularly given the commitment to care for members in sickness and old age. The financial review notes that while reserves have been reduced in recent years, the charity has located new income streams and expects a positive impact on reserves from a post-balance sheet land sale.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Fundraising cost ratio: 0.0% of fundraised income, as disclosed
“No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000.” — page 17
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: at least £4.5m (at today's values) (held: £5.1m)
“Actuarial calculations in 2002 showed that a secure fund of at least £4.5m (at today 's values) would be needed as many Society members had no pensions or pension rights. The Trustees have reviewed this fund to ensure it is adequate but not excessive and in consideration of a declining number of members have reduced it at the year end.” — page 21
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Town & Forest. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Montfort Missionaries (matched by registered charity number).

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold); recorded price paid £315k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)

Total income
£2.7m
Total spending
£580k
Cost of raising funds
£6k
Reserves (reported)
£5.1m
Employees
3

Reported reserves equal ~104.7 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.2% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (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
31/12/2024£2.7m£580k
31/12/2023£297k£501k
31/12/2022£227k£527k
31/12/2021£309k£657k
31/12/2020£441k£660k

Common questions

Is THE MONTFORT MISSIONARY SOCIETY financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource of £2,206,763 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £5,061,817. The trustees consider the total funds of a little over £5m to be sufficient for the Society's future needs, particularly given the commitment to care for members in sickness and old age. The financial review notes that while reserves have been reduced in recent years, the charity has located new income streams and expects a positive impact on reserves from a post-balance sheet land sale. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Town & Forest.