ROYAL NAVY (ROMAN CATHOLIC) TRUST
The Trust facilitates the faith practice of Roman Catholic members of the Navy, their families and those other Service personnel who wish to associate. It enables Chaplains to provide the best pastoral care and resources, and to engage people more deeply with the moral component of their military responsibilities. It supports the pastoral ministry of the Bishop of the Forces to those same people.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £1,106,923 to £1,051,156 due to an in-year loss of £55,767, primarily driven by a £46,193 decrease in investment market value. Despite this loss, the trustees confirm that funds are adequate to fulfil the trust's obligations and no material uncertainties exist regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“A grant was paid during the year to the Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (GB) of £18,550 (2024: £17,768). The charities are connected by virtue of having some Trustees in common.” — page 13
Trustees
- CHRISTOPHER PAUL THORPEchair
- COMMODORE NICK TINDAL
- Lieutenant Commander Paul Vincent A'Hern
- PETER DONALD FIRTH
- Rev Robert Constantin Matau
- Rt Rev Paul James Mason
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £69k | £78k |
| 31/03/2024 | £62k | £70k |
| 31/03/2023 | £59k | £105k |
| 31/03/2022 | £55k | £41k |
| 31/03/2021 | £53k | £35k |
Common questions
Is ROYAL NAVY (ROMAN CATHOLIC) TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £1,106,923 to £1,051,156 due to an in-year loss of £55,767, primarily driven by a £46,193 decrease in investment market value. Despite this loss, the trustees confirm that funds are adequate to fulfil the trust's obligations and no material uncertainties exist regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.