# ST MARY'S COLLEGE OSCOTT CIO

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1172979
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** May 10, 2017
- **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=1172979


## Contact

- **Address:** OSCOTT COLLEGE, CHESTER ROAD, SUTTON COLDFIELD
- **Postcode:** B73 5AA
- **Phone:** 01213215030
- **Email:** enquiries@oscott.org
- **Website:** www.oscott.net



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE ONE OR MORE THAN ONE OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING OBJECTS AS SHALL BE DIRECTED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE ARCHBISHOP IN HIS ABSOLUTE DISCRETION:- (1) THE PROVISION OF A COLLEGE FOR THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS BEING CANDIDATES FOR HOLY ORDERS IN THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH EITHER GRATUITOUSLY OR OTHERWISE(2) THE MAINTENANCE UPKEEP AND EQUIPPING OF ANY SUCH COLLEGE INCLUDING EXTENSIONS AND ANY REBUILDING OR RE-EQUIPPING (3) THE EDUCATION MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF STUDENTS IN THE DIOCESE BEING CANDIDATES FOR HOLY ORDERS IN THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH(4) THE ONGOING FORMATION AND TRAINING OF THOSE IN HOLY ORDERS IN THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH(5) THE PROVISION OF LAND FOR AND THE UPKEEP MAINTENANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OF A ROMAN CATHOLIC CEMETERY OR PLACE FOR BURIAL (OR DISPOSAL BY ANY OTHER MEANS FOR THE TIME BEING AUTHORISED BY THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH) OF THE MORTAL REMAINS OF DECEASED PERSONSSUCH OTHER LAWFUL CHARITABLE PURPOSES CONNECTED WITH THE MAINTENANCE AND PROPAGATION OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIGION AS THE ARCHBISHOP SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DECIDE. NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR THE PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARITIES ACT 2011.

**Activities:** The charity operates the Roman Catholic Seminary of the Archdiocese of Birmingham at Oscott College, for the education of men in Holy Orders (Priesthood and Permanent Diaconate). The programme of study lasts up to 6 years. The CIO also maintains the College building and grounds and operates a Catholic Cemetery. Other lawful charitable activities for the propagation of the RC faith are undertaken.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, Religious Activities
- **Who:** Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Birmingham City



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | £2346000 | £3304000 | £47882000 | 38 |
| July 31, 2024 | £2600000 | £3762000 | £47496000 | 44 |
| July 31, 2023 | £3189000 | £3793000 | £46477000 | 47 |
| July 31, 2022 | £2945000 | £3038000 | £47255000 | 38 |
| July 31, 2021 | £2596000 | £2900000 | £49985000 | 38 |



## Trustees

- **The Most Reverend BERNARD LONGLEY** (Chair) — appointed May 10, 2017
- ANDREW WILLIAM GRANT — appointed May 10, 2017
- Ana Luisa Roque Fouto — appointed Oct. 9, 2025
- Bernard Thaddeus O'Driscoll — appointed Feb. 16, 2023
- Graham Geoffrey Green — appointed Oct. 9, 2025
- Janet Mary Mellor — appointed Feb. 16, 2023
- John Richard Gibbons — appointed July 18, 2024
- Matthew John Feeley — appointed Oct. 9, 2025
- Michael Francis Swinburne — appointed July 27, 2021
- Rev Fr Craig Szmidt — appointed Oct. 9, 2025
- Right Reverend David Ernest Charles Evans — appointed July 18, 2024
- The Right Reverand RICHARD ADRIAN WALKER LLB STL — appointed May 10, 2017