# THE COMMUNITY OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN AT WANTAGE

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1181510
- **Other names:** CSMV
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Jan. 10, 2019
- **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=1181510


## Contact

- **Address:** Community of St. Mary the Virgin, St. Marys Convent, Denchworth Road, WANTAGE
- **Postcode:** OX12 9AU
- **Phone:** 01235 763141
- **Website:** csmv.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 1. TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, IN PARTICULAR THROUGH MAINTAINING ST MARY’S CONVENT, WANTAGE AND SUSTAINING THE RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY THERE, AS WELL AS THE PROMOTION OF THE RELIGIOUS LIFE GENERALLY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND OF THOSE CHURCHES IN COMMUNION WITH THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND. 2. TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, BY PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING EDUCATION IN INSTITUTIONS OR THROUGH PROJECTS WHICH HAVE AN ANGLICAN CHARACTER OR THROUGH JOINT ENTERPRISES WHICH INCLUDE AN ANGLICAN PARTNER, IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES THINK FIT FROM TIME TO TIME. 3. TO ASSIST IN THE CARE AND TREATMENT OF PERSONS SUFFERING FROM ILLNESS OF ANY DESCRIPTION OR IN NEED OF REHABILITATION, IN PARTICULAR PROJECTS WHICH CARE FOR VULNERABLE WOMEN AND GIRLS, THROUGH THE PROVISION BY SUCH PROJECTS OF FACILITIES FOR WORK AND RECREATION AND THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH EDUCATION.

**Activities:** To advance the Christian religion for the benefit of the public, in particular through maintaining St Mary's Convent Wantage and sustaining the religious community there, and promoting the religious life generally; for public benefit, to support education through projects with an Anglican character or an Anglican partner; to assist and support projects for vulnerable women suffering from illness.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, Religious Activities
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Botswana
- India
- South Africa
- Throughout England



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 30, 2024 | £364964 | £1756751 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2023 | £338286 | £1806650 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2022 | £376093 | £1798878 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2021 | £286762 | £1751932 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2020 | £339013 | £1706390 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Alison Jestico** (Chair) — appointed March 7, 2019
- Gordon Joyner — appointed May 23, 2024
- Michele  Annette Cynthia Foot — appointed Sept. 12, 2019
- Professor Pauline M Rudd — appointed March 4, 2025
- Rev Peter John Groves — appointed March 2, 2021
- Rev Philippa Judith White — appointed March 4, 2025
- Sister Elizabeth Jane Tweddle — appointed Nov. 23, 2023
- Sue Scane — appointed Nov. 20, 2025
- Venerable Christine Allsopp — appointed March 7, 2019