The Oscar Romero Award Trust
Analysis
The Oscar Romero Award Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Waterlooville. It was registered in August 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Oscar Romero Award Trust reported income of £20k and spending of £59k, spending 290% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £36k to £20k (-44%), an average of -13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 860%. Over the whole period it spent 68% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Oscar Romero Award Trust sits at the 33rd percentile: it is larger than about 33% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 45th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Chaddesden Anglican Evangelical Trust (£20k), Kettering Street Pastors (£20k) and Kings Heath National Spiritualist Church (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To establish and manage an Award to promote social justice in Catholic schools/colleges across the country, inspired by the example of St. Oscar Romero. Provide schools/colleges with an inclusive structure (framework) for exploring ways and developing strategies to put Catholic social justice into practice; An Award that recognises and celebrate a commitment to promoting social justice.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Chaddesden Anglican Evangelical Trust | Derby | £20k |
| Kettering Street Pastors | Kettering | £20k |
| Kings Heath National Spiritualist Church | Birmingham | £20k |
| Islamic Academy | Cambridge | £20k |