Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark

Analysis

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.

In the financial year ending December 2025, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark reported income of £42.1m and spending of £38.6m, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £26.4m to £42.1m (+59%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 38%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.

Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark sits at the 100th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 100th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include United Bible Societies Association (£35.0m), Ardingly College Limited (£45.1m) and New Hall School Trust (£31.3m).

In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 65%, investments 9.6%, trading 5.3% and charitable activities 3.8%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £1.6m. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.7%. Reserves of £11.0m would cover about 3 months of spending at that rate. It employed 327 people.