THE CONGREGATION OF JOSEPHITES
The Congregation of Josephites aims to support such charitable purposes which advance the Roman Catholic religion and religious education and other charitable works carried on by members of the Congregation and to care for those members throughout their lives who have committed themselves to the Congregation.
Objects
SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL ADVANCE THE RELIGIOUS AND OTHER CHARITABLE WORK OF THE CONGREGATION AS THE TRUSTEES WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE SUPERIOR SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT AND IF AT ANY TIME THE CONGREGATION SHALL CEASE TO EXIST OR SHALL CEASE TO CARRY ON RELIGIOUS OR OTHER CHARITABLE WORK THEN FOR SUCH OTHER LAWFUL CHARITABLE PURPOSES CONNECTED WITH THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIGION AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL DETERMINE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £769,923 for the year ended 31 December 2025. Cash generated from operations increased to £431,016 compared to £81,651 in the prior year. The filing notes a contingent liability of approximately £115,000 related to an ongoing legal matter, for which no provision has been recognised.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Rev MARTIN ASHCROFTchair
- John Lewin
- Maria Desamparados Clausell
- REV MUIR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £878k | £722k |
| 31/12/2024 | £646k | £484k |
| 31/12/2023 | £626k | £548k |
| 31/12/2022 | £613k | £424k |
| 31/12/2021 | £547k | £491k |
Common questions
Is THE CONGREGATION OF JOSEPHITES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £769,923 for the year ended 31 December 2025. Cash generated from operations increased to £431,016 compared to £81,651 in the prior year. The filing notes a contingent liability of approximately £115,000 related to an ongoing legal matter, for which no provision has been recognised. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by David Howard.
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- JESUS FAMILY CHAPEL INTL
- ST JOSEPH FOUNDATION UK
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CONGREGATION OF JOSEPHITES | £878k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST. JOSEPH JACOBITE SYRIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, REDDITCH | £37k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY OF SAINT JOHN | £123k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JESUS FAMILY CHAPEL INTL | £42k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ST JOSEPH FOUNDATION UK | £474k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CITIFAITH CHURCH | £280k | in excess of £40,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |