THE FOCOLARE TRUST
The Focolare Movement works towards establishing unity at all levels and all its activities are directed towards this end - the fulfilment of the words of the gospel:" May they all be one".It is also commited to fostering an ever greater equality among peoples and nations. To this end each year it gives a considerable contribution to its members in the developing world and to other projects.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net increase in funds of £333,764 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £368,015. The trustees consider this level of free reserves to be approximately five months of ongoing expenditure, which is consistent with their stated policy target of three to six months. The auditor confirmed that the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider that, given the nature of the charity’s work, the level of free reserves should be approximately between three and six months’ ongoing expenditure.” — page 26
“Salaries and pensions include amounts totalling £47,805 (2024 - £56,999) from trustees. General donations include an unrestricted amount of £11,100 (2024 – £152,424) from a trustee.” — page 40
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Chris Ronaynechair
- Anuradha Laws
- Claudia Melis
- MARIE-CHRISTINE FOURNIER
- Patricia Whitney
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.3m | £934k |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.2m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2023 | £895k | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2022 | £744k | £785k |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.3m | £899k |
Common questions
Is THE FOCOLARE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net increase in funds of £333,764 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £368,015. The trustees consider this level of free reserves to be approximately five months of ongoing expenditure, which is consistent with their stated policy target of three to six months. The auditor confirmed that the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THIRTY PERCY FOUNDATION | 1 | £220k |
| NETWORK FOR SOCIAL CHANGE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £97k |
| THE J VAN MARS FOUNDATION | 1 | £93k |
| GOWER STREET | 1 | £24k |
| THE A TEAM FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
| THE FREDERICK MULDER FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- FOCUS INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CENTRE
- FAMILY FEDERATION FOR WORLD PEACE AND UNIFICATION (UK)
- TRUST PROPERTY HELD IN CONNEXION WITH THE SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF BORDEAUX
- MATER ECCLESIAE CIO
- THE COMMUNITY OF RECONCILIATION AND FELLOWSHIP
- DOMINICAN MISSIONARY SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS CIO
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FOCOLARE TRUST | £1.3m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| FOCUS INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CENTRE | £126k | up to £15,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FAMILY FEDERATION FOR WORLD PEACE AND UNIFICATION (UK) | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRUST PROPERTY HELD IN CONNEXION WITH THE SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF BORDEAUX | £1.5m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| MATER ECCLESIAE CIO | £354k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE COMMUNITY OF RECONCILIATION AND FELLOWSHIP | £152k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |