SOCIETY FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE FAITH
Patronage of parishes in the Church of England and the maintenance of the Catholic teaching and practice.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an excess of receipts over payments of £992 for the year ended 31 December 2025, reversing a deficit in the prior year. Total net assets stood at approximately £1.03m, which the trustees consider a satisfactory level of funding for running costs. The investment portfolio value decreased by approximately 3.8% due to poor performance of the CBF Church of England Investment Fund.
What the accounts disclose
“The Council aims to maintain the charity’s reserves at a level which generates sufficient income to meet the running costs of the Society.” — page 4
“The General Secretary (Philip Corbett) received an honorarium of £6,750 (2024: £8,125). This honorarium was paid in accordance with Clause 8(3) of the Society’s Constitution. No other trustee received any remuneration.” — page 9
“The General Secretary (Philip Corbett) received an honorarium of £6,750 (2024: £8,125). This honorarium was paid in accordance with Clause 8(3) of the Society’s Constitution. No other trustee received any remuneration.” — page 9
“A grant of £1,500 was made to the Bishop of Oswestry for his eucharistic congress. A Council member (Prebendary McIntyre) and the husband of a Council member (Mrs Way) were participants at the congress.” — page 9
“The General Secretary (Philip Corbett) received an honorarium of £6,750 (2024: £8,125). This honorarium was paid in accordance with Clause 8(3) of the Society’s Constitution. No other trustee received any remuneration.” — page 9
“A grant of £1,500 was made to the Bishop of Oswestry for his eucharistic congress. A Council member (Prebendary McIntyre) and the husband of a Council member (Mrs Way) were participants at the congress.” — page 9
“The General Secretary (Philip Corbett) received an honorarium of £6,750 (2024: £8,125). This honorarium was paid in accordance with Clause 8(3) of the Society’s Constitution. No other trustee received any remuneration.” — page 9
“A grant of £1,500 was made to the Bishop of Oswestry for his eucharistic congress. A Council member (Prebendary McIntyre) and the husband of a Council member (Mrs Way) were participants at the congress.” — page 9
Trustees
- Dr COLIN JOHN PODMORE MBEchair
- ANNE FIONA MARIA GRAY
- Edward William Dobson
- Helen Victoria Sage
- Kyle Gillies McNeil
- Michael Vaughan Cooper OBE
- Owen Christopher Goodwin Higgs
- Rev Philip Peter Corbett
- Rev Robert Mark McIntyre
- Susan Margaret Way
- THE REVD CANON ROBERT FAYERS
- The Revd Canon Paul Geoffrey Harbord
- Vicky Amanda Cole
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £30k | £29k |
| 31/12/2024 | £35k | £60k |
| 31/12/2023 | £43k | £72k |
| 31/12/2022 | £97k | £101k |
| 31/12/2021 | £61k | £66k |
Common questions
Is SOCIETY FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE FAITH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an excess of receipts over payments of £992 for the year ended 31 December 2025, reversing a deficit in the prior year. Total net assets stood at approximately £1.03m, which the trustees consider a satisfactory level of funding for running costs. The investment portfolio value decreased by approximately 3.8% due to poor performance of the CBF Church of England Investment Fund. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.