THE CATHOLIC RECORD SOCIETY
The Catholic Record Society was established with the aim of advancing education in connection with the history of Roman Catholicism in the British Isles since the reformation. The activities of the society are the collation and review of articles for inclusion in the society's journal and in the publication of manuscripts and other texts in the society's volumes/monographs, the 3 day annual confer
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE SOCIETY IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE HISTORY OF ROMAN CATHOLICISM IN ENGLAND AND WALES SINCE THE REFORMATION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted liquid funds were negative (£11,218) at year-end, with the Trustees noting a policy aim to create a liquid reserve of £20,000. The charity reported a net expenditure of £32,911, driven by investment losses, though total funds remained substantial at £812,047.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees will aim to create a liquid reserve of £20,000 which will be reviewed from time to time, through withdrawal from investments post year end.” — page 4
“Following the retirement of Mr P Powell as honorary treasurer and agreement by the custodial trustees, he has been paid an ex gratia amounts of £2,000 in both 2024/25 and 2023/24 in recognition of on-going support to provided to the current treasurer. Following the changes in the constitution of the Society Mr Powell has been co-opted to the Finance Committee.” — page 18
“Included within grants payable in the prior year was an amount of £1,000 awarded to Dr M Power, a member of the Council during the year, together with two other researchers. In making this award, the trustees were satisfied the grant was within the charity's objectives and have taken the necessary steps to ensure no conflict of interest arises.” — page 18
“Following the retirement of Mr P Powell as honorary treasurer and agreement by the custodial trustees, he has been paid an ex gratia amounts of £2,000 in both 2024/25 and 2023/24 in recognition of on-going support to provided to the current treasurer. Following the changes in the constitution of the Society Mr Powell has been co-opted to the Finance Committee.” — page 18
“Included within grants payable in the prior year was an amount of £1,000 awarded to Dr M Power, a member of the Council during the year, together with two other researchers. In making this award, the trustees were satisfied the grant was within the charity's objectives and have taken the necessary steps to ensure no conflict of interest arises.” — page 18
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/03/2023)
Trustees
- Dr Catherine Mary Gibbons
- Dr Helen Kilburn
- Dr James Kelly
- Dr Liam Temple
- Dr Paul Arblaster
- Dr Scholastica Jacob
- Dr Susan O'Brien
- Judith Anne Smeaton
- Rev Peter Edmund Boyle Harris
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2025 | £44k | £40k |
| 01/04/2024 | £40k | £31k |
| 01/04/2023 | £61k | £44k |
| 01/04/2022 | £30k | £14k |
| 01/04/2021 | £21k | £18k |
Common questions
Is THE CATHOLIC RECORD SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted liquid funds were negative (£11,218) at year-end, with the Trustees noting a policy aim to create a liquid reserve of £20,000. The charity reported a net expenditure of £32,911, driven by investment losses, though total funds remained substantial at £812,047. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.