EAST ANGLIA ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN TRUST
Promotion of the Roman Catholic faith within the Diocese of East Anglia
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved an overall surplus of £1.4 million for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by investment gains, following a deficit in the previous year. Total funds rose by 4.0 per cent to £36.4 million, with unrestricted reserves held at £1.1 million for the Diocese and £27.3 million for parishes. The Trustees confirm the charity is a going concern and maintain liquid reserves compliant with their policy of at least 24 months' budgeted expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“Three members of staff earned more than £60,000 during the year.” — page 35
“Three members of staff earned more than £60,000 during the year.” — page 35
“Parish income accounted for 72 per cent of the total; the parishes’ offertory income rose 10 per cent over the year.” — page 25
“This is compliant with the Trustees’ policy to maintain liquid reserves at least equal to 24 months’ budgeted expenditure.” — page 28
“During the year expenses were paid to third parties on behalf of Bishop Peter Collins in relation to travel and subsistence amounting to a total of £18,586 (2023: £33,415).” — page 73
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Peter Collins — Bishop
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- East Anglia Roman Catholic Diocese Trustee (The)
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £8.1m | £7.7m |
| 31/12/2023 | £6.8m | £7.8m |
| 31/12/2022 | £6.3m | £7.5m |
| 31/12/2021 | £6.4m | £6.3m |
| 31/12/2020 | £6.1m | £6.1m |
Common questions
Is EAST ANGLIA ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved an overall surplus of £1.4 million for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by investment gains, following a deficit in the previous year. Total funds rose by 4.0 per cent to £36.4 million, with unrestricted reserves held at £1.1 million for the Diocese and £27.3 million for parishes. The Trustees confirm the charity is a going concern and maintain liquid reserves compliant with their policy of at least 24 months' budgeted expenditure. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of EAST ANGLIA ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN TRUST earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £60,000 band, and 3 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds EAST ANGLIA ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name EAST ANGLIA ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN TRUST as a grant recipient include EDITH BESSIE GIBSON TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDITH BESSIE GIBSON TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| EDITH BESSIE GIBSON TRUST | FY2022 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 11/06/2025 | £218k | "Repairing the Rock: Saving St Peter’s and All Souls" |
| UK government | 01/04/2021 | £9k | Support Officer Post - East Anglia Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust, 21 Upgate, Poringland, Norwich NR14 7SH |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 16/03/2017 | £247k | "Repairing Our Lady Star of the Sea and Opening the Doors" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £75k |
| SISTERS OF MERCY SUNDERLAND | 1 | £55k |
| THE PILGRIM TRUST | 1 | £22k |
| CATHOLIC CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| THE SISTERS OF THE POOR CHILD JESUS | 1 | £6k |
| THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| CATHOLIC TRUST FOR ENGLAND AND WALES | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- NOTTINGHAM ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN TRUSTEES
- CATHOLIC TRUST FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
- NORTHAMPTON ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN TRUST
- EAST ANGLIA DIOCESE DEPENDENT PRIESTS' FUND
- DIOCESE OF HEXHAM AND NEWCASTLE
- SHREWSBURY ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST ANGLIA ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN TRUST | £8.1m | more than £60,000 | 3 | above | — | no doubt |
| NOTTINGHAM ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN TRUSTEES | £13.5m | more than £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CATHOLIC TRUST FOR ENGLAND AND WALES | £10.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTHAMPTON ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN TRUST | £9.2m | — | 2 | within | — | no doubt |
| EAST ANGLIA DIOCESE DEPENDENT PRIESTS' FUND | £72k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| DIOCESE OF HEXHAM AND NEWCASTLE | £12.9m | — | 4 | unclear | — | no doubt |