The Ampleforth Society
Analysis
The Ampleforth Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in York. It was registered in April 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities and amateur sport, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Ampleforth Society reported income of £41k and spending of £15k, leaving 63% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £79k to £41k (-48%), an average of -15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 181%. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Ampleforth Society sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 57th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Epworth Baptist Church (£41k), Western Marble Arch Synagogue (£41k) and Cross Ministries (£41k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Ampleforth Society makes substantial contributions to the bursary funds operated by Ampleforth College. It also encourages and supports social and sporting activities of Old Amplefordians which in turn support and maintain their links with Abbey and College.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Epworth Baptist Church | South Yorkshire | £41k |
| Western Marble Arch Synagogue | London | £41k |
| Cross Ministries | Wembley | £41k |
| Bowdon Church Charity | Altrincham | £41k |