The Friends of Solesmes
Analysis
The Friends of Solesmes is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in February 2005, 21 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Friends of Solesmes reported income of £36k and spending of £43k, spending 120% of what it took in. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income dropped by 17%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Friends of Solesmes sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 55th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of the Monastere Saint-Benoit (£36k), Council of Voluntary Welfare Work (£36k) and The Lighthouse Church (Teign Estuary) (£36k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Advancement of the Roman Catholic Faith including the promotion of the Benedictine Order.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Monastere Saint-Benoit | Dorking | £36k |
| Council of Voluntary Welfare Work | London | £36k |
| The Lighthouse Church (Teign Estuary) | Devon | £36k |
| PCC St Matthew's Cainscross | Stroud | £36k |