# WALSINGHAM TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1180690
- **Other names:** BASILICA OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM, CATHOLIC NATIONAL SHRINE, CATHOLIC NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY, CATHOLIC NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY AT WALSINGHAM, RC NATIONAL SHRINE
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Nov. 14, 2018
- **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=1180690


## Contact

- **Address:** Roman Catholic National Shrine, Pilgrim Bureau, Friday Market Place, WALSINGHAM
- **Postcode:** NR22 6EG
- **Phone:** 01328820495
- **Email:** rcnationalshrine@walsingham.org.uk
- **Website:** http://www.walsingham.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE:THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CATHOLIC RELIGION ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD; THE RELIEF OF POVERTY ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD; AND TO ADVANCE SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES (ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES) AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT FROM TIME TO TIME.

**Activities:** Objectives a) the provision of maintenance and repair of places of worship, hostel accommodation and facilities for pilgrims; b) the promotion of public worship; c) the advancement of religion and relief of poverty anywhere in the world. The charity operates the Pilgrim Bureau, a hostel for pilgrims, and the Slipper Chapel at the site of the Walsingham Shrine as well as shops and a cafe.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Religious Activities
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £3295145 | £3024920 | £2611265 | 48 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £2289875 | £2760449 | £2341039 | 51 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £2125478 | £2746038 | £2811614 | 47 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £1912864 | £2088500 | £3432174 | 43 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £4170998 | £1976679 | £3607810 | 41 |



## Trustees

- Frank William Mulgrew — appointed Oct. 27, 2022
- John Hugh Davies — appointed Sept. 20, 2024
- Lauretta Pilch — appointed Oct. 10, 2022
- Paul Raynes — appointed Oct. 10, 2022
- Rev Paul Keane — appointed Oct. 11, 2022
- Right Rev. Peter Gwilym Collins — appointed Dec. 14, 2022