Third Order, Society of Saint Francis

About Third Order, Society of Saint Francis

Third Order, Society of Saint Francis is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1064356). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 88/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), Third Order, Society of Saint Francis reported a total income of £157,729 and total expenditure of £171,421, a spending ratio of 109% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, Third Order, Society of Saint Francis describes its activities as follows: The European Province of the Third Order, through groups, organises activities and publications, which reflect aspects of Franciscan Spirituality. The Province also seeks to sponsor educational opportunities for individuals from deprived parts of the Order to enable lay or ordained individuals to increase their own Franciscan knowledge which may then be shared with their home communities. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for Third Order, Society of Saint Francis. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. 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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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 108.7% of income spent on charitable work