THE FRIENDS OF THE HOLY FATHER

Registration #280489 · Registered

www.thefriendsoftheholyfather.org

marymaxwell@rcdow.org.uk

Flat 23/A Vincent House SW1P 2NB

65
out of 100
Good Standing

The objects of the charity are the promotion and advancement of the Roman Catholic religion by supporting the Pope through the dissemination of the teachings of the Church and the establishment and maintenance of a fund, the income and capital of which are to be applied to assist in defraying the expenses of the Pope in furthering his apostolic ministry.

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About THE FRIENDS OF THE HOLY FATHER

THE FRIENDS OF THE HOLY FATHER is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 280489). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 65/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2024), THE FRIENDS OF THE HOLY FATHER reported a total income of £11,429 and total expenditure of £68,633, a spending ratio of 601% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE FRIENDS OF THE HOLY FATHER describes its activities as follows: The objects of the charity are the promotion and advancement of the Roman Catholic religion by supporting the Pope through the dissemination of the teachings of the Church and the establishment and maintenance of a fund, the income and capital of which are to be applied to assist in defraying the expenses of the Pope in furthering his apostolic ministry. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £68,633 vs income £11,429 — ratio 6.0x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance20 / 25
Financial Health5 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 600.5% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£11,429£68,633601%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026