# SOCIETY OF DIVINE VOCATIONS (ENGLAND & WALES)

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1135796
- **Other names:** VOCATIONIST FATHERS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Trust
- **Registered:** May 5, 2010
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1135796


## Contact

- **Address:** 61 Buchanan Road, Walsall
- **Postcode:** WS4 2EW
- **Phone:** 07534802055



## Activities

**Objects:** TO ADVANCE THE ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIGION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINES OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED OF IT WITH THE AIM OF FOSTERING VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD AND RELIGIOUS LIFE, ESPECIALLY AMONG THE POOR.  THE CHARITY'S MAIN MINISTRY BEING TO IDENTIFY AND GUIDE THOSE WHO BELIEVE THEY ARE CALLED TO SERVE GOD AS PRIESTS OR BROTHERS OR NUNS.  THIS MINISTRY WILL BE CARRIED OUT IN PARISHES, SCHOOLS, MISSIONS AND THE VOCATIONARY (A PLACE FOR VOCATIONAL DISCERNMENT AND RELIGIOUS FORMATION)

**Activities:** We raise funds to support university fees and general associated educational costs including books and travel for those wishing to enter religious life. This benefits the students, it also creates an inclusive sense of community and belonging amongst those who are involved in the social and fund raising events, encouraging everyone to participate within their capacity.

**Area of benefit:** UNDEFINED. IN PRACTICE, LOCAL.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Accommodation/housing, Religious Activities
- **Who:** Children/young People, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- France
- India
- Indonesia
- Italy
- Madagascar
- Nigeria
- Philippines
- United States
- Flintshire
- Walsall



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £7038 | £0 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £10129 | £12291 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £11044 | £3535 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £6899 | £0 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £6991 | £5000 | — | — |



## Trustees

- John Joseph Nelson — appointed Feb. 10, 2025
- Malcolm James Rose — appointed Jan. 25, 2020
- Mary Rosina Byers — appointed Feb. 13, 2018
- Rev Jobin Matthew Kollappallil — appointed Jan. 25, 2020
- Rev Luigi Morrone — appointed Feb. 10, 2025
- Robert Edwin Michael Powell — appointed May 28, 2014