Benedictine Nuns of Curzon Park
Analysis
Benedictine Nuns of Curzon Park is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chester. It was registered in September 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Benedictine Nuns of Curzon Park reported income of £75k and spending of £134k, spending 179% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £58k to £75k (+29%), an average of +6.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 326%. Over the whole period it spent 333% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Benedictine Nuns of Curzon Park sits at the 56th percentile: it is larger than about 56% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 67th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Arise Metropolitan Assembly (£75k), St Simon's Mission Hall and Coffee Tavern Trust (£75k) and The River Trust (£75k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity's object is the advancement of religion, especially Roman Catholic faith. The trustees primarily achieve this through maintenance & support of a community of Nuns resident at Curzon Park. In addition the charity is engaged in prayers, almsgiving & hospitality. Regular donations are made on a monthly basis to other charities. Financial assistance is also given to individuals in need.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Arise Metropolitan Assembly | Hornchurch | £75k |
| St Simon's Mission Hall and Coffee Tavern Trust | Hampshire | £75k |
| The River Trust | London | £75k |
| Ecclesia Church Limited | London | £75k |