Congregation of the Presentation of Mary of Castelgandolfo
Analysis
Congregation of the Presentation of Mary of Castelgandolfo is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Exeter. It was registered in January 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending February 2025, Congregation of the Presentation of Mary of Castelgandolfo reported income of £45k and spending of £2.7m, spending 5942% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2020 to February 2025, income fell from £84k to £45k (-46%), an average of -14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income dropped by 45%. Over the whole period it spent 817% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Congregation of the Presentation of Mary of Castelgandolfo sits at the 46th percentile: it is larger than about 46% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Muslim Association for Spirituality and Engagement (£45k), Lee Abbey Household Communities (£45k) and Evangel Church (Durham) (£45k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Providing a centre of prayer within the local community, striving to bring Christ into the lives of those we meet and to give a strong Christian witness. Parish work in Exeter and other charitable works including running a small pastoral centre and assisting Plymouth Diocese.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim Association for Spirituality and Engagement | London | £45k |
| Lee Abbey Household Communities | Devon | £45k |
| Evangel Church (Durham) | Chester le Street | £45k |
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God Winning Faith Chapel | Kent | £45k |