Catholic Syro - Malabar Eparchy of Great Britain
Analysis
Catholic Syro - Malabar Eparchy of Great Britain is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Preston. It was registered in June 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, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Catholic Syro - Malabar Eparchy of Great Britain reported income of £6.9m and spending of £4.1m, leaving 41% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £1.1m to £6.9m (+505%), an average of +57% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 86%. Over the whole period it spent 69% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Catholic Syro - Malabar Eparchy of Great Britain sits at the 99th 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 98th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Conventus of Our Lady of Consolation (£6.8m), The Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary Salisbury (£6.9m) and The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Limited (£6.8m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 99%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £2.7m would cover about 8 months of spending at that rate. It employed 2 people.
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 99%
- Charitable activities 0.5%
- Trading 0.1%
- Investments 0.0%
- Other 0.4%
In the charity's own words
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CATHOLIC FAITH AND CHRISTIAN BELIEFS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENTS OF BELIEFS OF THE SYRO-MALABAR CATHOLIC CHURCH IN PARTICULAR.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Conventus of Our Lady of Consolation | York | £6.8m |
| The Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary Salisbury | Sp1 2ef | £6.9m |
| The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Limited | Coventry | £6.8m |
| Amana Trust | Romford | £6.9m |