Formatio
Analysis
Formatio is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in April 2019, 7 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 services, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Formatio reported income of £34k and spending of £41k, spending 120% of what it took in. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 34259%. Over the whole period it spent 111% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Formatio sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Arise Christian Fellowship (£34k), Masjid-E-Subhanallah (£34k) and The Jewish Home (£34k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The primary objective of Formatio is to advance the Catholic Religion for the public benefit by supporting Catholic Education and, in particular, promoting the formation of teachers, leaders and governors in Catholic Education.Formatio aims to bring together key stakeholders and membership of the national Steering Group reflects this.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Arise Christian Fellowship | Buckinghamshire | £34k |
| Masjid-E-Subhanallah | Birmingham | £34k |
| The Jewish Home | London | £34k |
| War Memorial Village Hall | Dorset | £34k |