The Confraternity of Saint James
Analysis
The Confraternity of Saint James is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in March 2002, 24 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04096721). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending September 2025, The Confraternity of Saint James reported income of £176k and spending of £150k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £105k to £176k (+68%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2023, when income rose by 23%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Confraternity of Saint James sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 79th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include North London Iranian Church (£176k), West Kirby United Reformed Church Charity (£176k) and The Congregation of the Daughters of Providence of Saint Brieuc (£176k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The object of the CSJ is to advance the education of the public in and to promote the pilgrimage to Saint James of Compostela in the Spanish region of Galicia and the related history, art, architecture and music, including promoting research, presenting educational programmes, identifying and preserving monuments, providing information on routes, establishing paths, maintaining hostels etc.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| North London Iranian Church | London | £176k |
| West Kirby United Reformed Church Charity | Wirral | £176k |
| The Congregation of the Daughters of Providence of Saint Brieuc | Aylesbury | £176k |
| Trinity Church Manchester | Prestwich | £176k |