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Rating for SOCIETY OF JESUS TRUST OF 1929 FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES

87/100 Clarity Score · 3 stars · Charity Commission filings · How we score

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87/100

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London · W1K 3AH Reg 230165 Registered charity Official website Charity Commission register

Mission

SOCIETY OF JESUS TRUST OF 1929 FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES is a registered UK charity (230165) working in children & youth in London · W1K 3AH. CharityCompare scores the organisation from public Charity Commission annual accounts — financial efficiency, transparency, and filing compliance — not programme outcomes.

In short: SOCIETY OF JESUS TRUST OF 1929 FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES scores 87 out of 100 (3 stars). 91% average program spend (3-year average). Filings are up to date with no major concerns.

Overview

SOCIETY OF JESUS TRUST OF 1929 FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES has a Clarity Score of 87 out of 100 on CharityCompare (3 stars, Good). Charity Commission registration number 230165. Status: Registered. Primary cause area: Children & youth. Latest accounts year 2020: total income £29m, with 91% of expenditure on charitable activities. Accounts filing: up to date. Reserves: approximately 2 months of operating costs. No major red flags from our filing review. Scores are independent and based on official filings — not a donation recommendation.

Data from Charity Commission register, last updated .

Overall score

87/100

3★ · Good

Cause spend

91%

3-yr avg · charitable activities

Accountability

100/100

Finance beacon

Income

£29m

Latest year 2020

Reserves

2 mo

Months of running costs

Accounts filing

On time

Charity Commission

£8.3 raised per £1 fundraising (3-yr avg) · 9% overhead · Website on register · Confidence: high

Data & confidence

Source
Charity Commission (E&W)
Accounts year
2020
Filing date
2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000
Profile reviewed
2026-06-24

High confidence — complete filing data

Scores reflect the latest annual accounts on the register. Impact, leadership, and culture beacons require information beyond public filings.

Beacon report

Detailed accountability and finance metrics from Charity Commission filings — structured for transparency in our four-beacon report.

Accountability & Transparency

Baseline trust from filing discipline, board oversight, and declared governance policies.

100/100

Accountability & Transparency metrics for SOCIETY OF JESUS TRUST OF 1929 FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES
Metric Score Value
Filing history (5 years)

100% on-time over five years = 15 pts · one late filing = 5 pts · two or more = 0 pts.

100% 15/15 pts
Trustee oversight

Three or more trustees on the register = 15 pts · one or two = 0 pts (governance red flag).

100% 7 trustees · 15/15 pts
Declared policies

Safeguarding (4) · conflict of interest (3) · volunteer management (3) — from Charity Commission annual return.

100% 10/10 pts

Financial Health

Stability and solvency — reserves, revenue trend, and debt from Charity Commission accounts.

73/100

Financial Health metrics for SOCIETY OF JESUS TRUST OF 1929 FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES
Metric Score Value
Reserves (months of cash)

3–24 months = 15 pts · 1–3 months = 7 pts · under 1 month or over 3 years (hoarding) = 0 pts.

47% 2 months · 7/15 pts
Income stability / growth

Positive or stable three-year revenue trend = 10 pts · sustained decline = 0 pts.

100% 10/10 pts · 3-year average
Liabilities to assets

Low debt (< 30% liabilities to assets) = 5 pts · high debt = 0 pts.

100% 3% · 5/5 pts

Financial Efficiency

How efficiently funds reach the cause — program spend and fundraising cost ratios.

100/100

Financial Efficiency metrics for SOCIETY OF JESUS TRUST OF 1929 FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES
Metric Score Value
Program expense ratio

≥ 75% on charitable activities = 10 pts · 60–75% = 5 pts · below 60% = 0 pts.

100% 91% · 10/10 pts (3-year average)
Fundraising efficiency

Spends ≤ £0.20 to raise £1 = 10 pts · £0.21–£0.35 = 5 pts · above £0.35 = 0 pts (fundraising cost ÷ income).

100% 12p per £1 income · 10/10 pts (3-year average)

Community Support

Grassroots backing from Charity Commission workforce data — volunteers vs paid staff.

50/100

Community Support metrics for SOCIETY OF JESUS TRUST OF 1929 FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES
Metric Score Value
Volunteer-to-staff ratio

More volunteers than paid staff = 10 pts · equal mix = 5 pts · no volunteers = 0 pts.

50% 300 volunteers / 387 staff · 5/10 pts

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Clarity Score

87/100 total · Good · 3 of 4 stars

Four pillars (40 + 30 + 20 + 10 points) from Charity Commission filings — see methodology for full weightings.

100/100
Accountability & Transparency
73/100
Financial Health
100/100
Financial Efficiency
50/100
Community Support

Accountability & Transparency

Baseline trust from filing discipline, board oversight, and declared governance policies.

100/100

Filing history (5 years)15/15 pts
Trustee oversight7 trustees · 15/15 pts
Declared policies10/10 pts

Financial Health

Stability and solvency — reserves, revenue trend, and debt from Charity Commission accounts.

73/100

Reserves (months of cash)2 months · 7/15 pts
Income stability / growth10/10 pts · 3-year average
Liabilities to assets3% · 5/5 pts

Financial Efficiency

How efficiently funds reach the cause — program spend and fundraising cost ratios.

100/100

Program expense ratio91% · 10/10 pts (3-year average)
Fundraising efficiency12p per £1 income · 10/10 pts (3-year average)

Community Support

Grassroots backing from Charity Commission workforce data — volunteers vs paid staff.

50/100

Volunteer-to-staff ratio300 volunteers / 387 staff · 5/10 pts

Revenue & expenses

Latest filed year 2020 · Source: Charity Commission annual accounts

SOCIETY OF JESUS TRUST OF 1929 FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES revenue and expenses for 2020
Category Amount % of spend
Total income £29m
Total expenditure £33m
Charitable activities £31m 92%
Fundraising £2.8m 8%
Governance & admin £65k 0%
92%On charitable activities

Where the money goes

Latest accounts (2020) · £33m spent

  • Charitable activities92%
  • Fundraising8%
  • Governance0%

Trust indicators

Pulled from the Charity Commission register — filing behaviour, board size, and workforce where reported.

  • Accounts filed on time

    up to date · last filing 2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000

  • Trustee board size (3–12)

    7 trustees on the Charity Commission register

  • Workforce on register

    387 employees · 300 volunteers (1:1 volunteer-to-staff)

Fundraising Regulator

Not listed as member

Separate from our financial scores — shows whether the charity follows the Code of Fundraising Practice.

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Official register

Reg 230165

Full trustee list, accounts, and regulatory history on the Charity Commission.

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Trustees & officers

  • Rev Paul Nicholson SJ since 2019
  • Rev Arthur Stephen Power SJ since 2019
  • Rev Nicholas Owen Austin SJ since 2019
  • Rev David Smolira SJ since 2019
  • Rev Gerard Mitchell SJ since 2021
  • Fr Keith Patrick McMillan SJ since 2019
  • Rev Peter Gallagher Chair · since 2023
How we score charities +

The Clarity Score is a 100-point rating from UK Charity Commission data. Four pillars — Accountability & Transparency (40), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10). A statutory inquiry sets the score to 0 automatically.

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Accountability & Transparency

Scored from filings

40 points — filing history (15), trustee oversight (15), declared policies (10).

Financial Health

Scored from filings

30 points — reserves (15), income stability (10), liabilities to assets (5).

Financial Efficiency

Scored from filings

20 points — program expense ratio (10), fundraising efficiency (10). Kept at 20% to avoid punishing legitimate infrastructure costs.

Community Support

Scored from filings

10 points — volunteer-to-staff ratio from Charity Commission workforce data.

Overall score

Sum of all pillar points. Translated to stars: 90–100 Exceptional (4★), 75–89 Good (3★), 60–74 Needs improvement (2★), below 60 Poor (1★).

Five-year trends

£0k £16300k £32600k £48900k £65200k 2020 2021 2022 2023 2025 Income 2020: £29,129k Spending 2020: £33,497k Cause spend 2020: £30,741k Income 2021: £21,158k Spending 2021: £32,908k Cause spend 2021: £29,667k Income 2022: £27,294k Spending 2022: £37,659k Cause spend 2022: £34,333k Income 2023: £27,959k Spending 2023: £40,770k Cause spend 2023: £37,378k Income 2025: £48,904k Spending 2025: £64,819k Cause spend 2025: £58,972k
  • Income
  • Spending
  • Cause spend

Values in £ thousands · Source: Charity Commission accounts

Key facts

Overall score
87/100 (3★)
Income
£29m
Cause spend
91% of expenditure
Reg number
230165
Scope
Local (london)
Reserves
2 months
Trustees
7
Accounts year
2020
Filing
up to date

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about SOCIETY OF JESUS TRUST OF 1929 FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES's rating, finances, and Charity Commission status.

What is SOCIETY OF JESUS TRUST OF 1929 FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES's charity rating? +

SOCIETY OF JESUS TRUST OF 1929 FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES scores 87 out of 100 on CharityCompare (3 stars — Good). The Clarity Score V1 sums four pillars from Charity Commission filings: Accountability & Transparency (40 pts), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10).

Is SOCIETY OF JESUS TRUST OF 1929 FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES a legitimate UK charity? +

Yes — SOCIETY OF JESUS TRUST OF 1929 FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under registration number 230165. You can verify the entry on the official register.

What is SOCIETY OF JESUS TRUST OF 1929 FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES's Charity Commission registration number? +

SOCIETY OF JESUS TRUST OF 1929 FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES's registration number is 230165. Official register: https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/230165

How much income does SOCIETY OF JESUS TRUST OF 1929 FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES receive? +

SOCIETY OF JESUS TRUST OF 1929 FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES reported £29m total income in its 2020 accounts, based on Charity Commission filings. Five-year trend: declining.

What percentage of SOCIETY OF JESUS TRUST OF 1929 FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES's spending goes to charitable activities? +

Approximately 91% of total expenditure went to charitable activities in the latest filed year. Fundraising was 9% and combined overhead (fundraising plus governance) was 9%.

Are SOCIETY OF JESUS TRUST OF 1929 FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES's accounts up to date? +

Filing status: up to date (last filing 2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000). CharityCompare flags late or missing accounts separately from the financial score.

Where is SOCIETY OF JESUS TRUST OF 1929 FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES based? +

SOCIETY OF JESUS TRUST OF 1929 FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES is listed at London · W1K 3AH, focused on children & youth.

How does CharityCompare score SOCIETY OF JESUS TRUST OF 1929 FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES? +

We analyse Charity Commission annual accounts using three-year averages for program expense, fundraising efficiency, and overhead; working capital from reserves vs average expenditure; liabilities-to-assets from the latest balance sheet when available. Impact, leadership, and culture beacons are not yet assessed from public data alone. See our methodology for weights and thresholds.

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