MARIAPOLIS LIMITED
The relief of poverty sickness and old age, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, promotion of interfaith and intercultural dialogue.Organisation of courses and conferences and publication of books and magazines.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds increased to £3,717,248, with free reserves available for future work amounting to £1,516,549. The trustees consider this level of free reserves to be in line with their policy of maintaining at least six months' expenditure. The auditor confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level of at least six month’s expenditure.” — page 12
“During 2024, grants of £220,628 was made to Focolare community in Spain, however, £38,598 was returned during 2025.” — page 34
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 28/02/2022)
Trustees
- Antonino Puglisichair
- Charles Callan Slipper
- Dr Jan Morovic
- Kristof Maucha
- Rumoldus J H M van Geffen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £332k | £365k |
| 29/02/2024 | £380k | £620k |
| 28/02/2023 | £290k | £359k |
| 28/02/2022 | £881k | £453k |
| 28/02/2021 | £351k | £284k |
Common questions
Is MARIAPOLIS LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds increased to £3,717,248, with free reserves available for future work amounting to £1,516,549. The trustees consider this level of free reserves to be in line with their policy of maintaining at least six months' expenditure. The auditor confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by UY Accountants Ltd.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NATIONWIDE FOUNDATION | 1 | £175k |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £94k |
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| LLOYDS BANK FOUNDATION FOR ENGLAND & WALES | 1 | £50k |
| OLLINGHAM LIMITED | 1 | £36k |
| WESTMINSTER AMALGAMATED CHARITY | 1 | £26k |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £22k |
| GLENMATE LIMITED | 1 | £6k |
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- THE CHARIS TRUST
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- M.L.T. BELZ
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARIAPOLIS LIMITED | £332k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHARIS TRUST | £591k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FMM GENERALATE UK CIO | £196k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HOLLYHOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £385k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ZACCHAEUS 2000 TRUST | £956k | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| M.L.T. BELZ | £477k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |