# The Old Brotherhood of the English Secular Clergy

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 802602 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/802602)
- Latest income: £9,000; spending £4,777
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/old-brotherhood-of-english-secular-clergy

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 the benefit of elderly ladies who had served our Diocesan clergy as housekeepers, s

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £9,000 | £4,777 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £9,251 | £9,318 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £8,970 | £3,233 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £9,009 | £3,838 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £9,024 | £4,176 | not filed |

## 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.

## What it 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. In its latest reported year The Old Brotherhood of the English Secular Clergy reported income of £9,000 and spending of £4,777. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £25.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

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

### 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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