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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 802602
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The Old Brotherhood of the English Secular Clergy is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 802602. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “The current membership of the old brotherhood comprises twenty-two senior priests from the Catholic Dioceses of England and Wales, elected by their fellows in recognition of their individual contribution to the church in our country. As a corporate body we administer a modest charitable trust primarily intended for…” Its charitable objects are: “For the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion as the council from time to time direct and for the service and support in such ways as aforesaid of any lawful charitable purpose promoted or supported by the Roman Catholic church as the council shall from time to time direct.” In the year to 30 Sept 2025 it reported income of £9,000 and spending of £4,777.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£9,000
Latest spending
£4,777
- What it funds
- Religious activities
- Who it helps
- Older peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £9,000 | £4,777 |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £9,251 | £9,318 |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £8,970 | £3,233 |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £9,009 | £3,838 |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £9,024 | £4,176 |
Charitable objects
For the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion as the council from time to time direct and for the service and support in such ways as aforesaid of any lawful charitable purpose promoted or supported by the Roman Catholic church as the council shall from time to time direct.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 3
What The Old Brotherhood of the English Secular Clergy funds
The Old Brotherhood of the English Secular Clergy is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £25.3k in total.
How to apply to The Old Brotherhood of the English Secular Clergy
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Old Brotherhood of the English Secular Clergy in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The Old Brotherhood of the English Secular Clergy
Is The Old Brotherhood of the English Secular Clergy open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Old Brotherhood of the English Secular Clergy is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Old Brotherhood of the English Secular Clergy fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The Old Brotherhood of the English Secular Clergy give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Old Brotherhood of the English Secular Clergy makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Old Brotherhood of the English Secular Clergy give each year?
The register does not break out The Old Brotherhood of the English Secular Clergy's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £4,777. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,068 a year.
How large is The Old Brotherhood of the English Secular Clergy?
In its latest reported year The Old Brotherhood of the English Secular Clergy reported income of £9,000 and spending of £4,777.
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