From 01 Jan 2025 Period start date To 31 Dec 2026 Period end date
Charity name: THE FATHER IGNATIUS MEMORIAL TRUST
Charity registration number: 1204238
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The advancement of religion and the promotion in the widest sense of spiritual teachings. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
To maintain the Abbey Church of Father Ignatius at Capel-y-ffin, including the tomb of Fr Ignatius therein, as a place for worship by the general public, religious pilgrims and Christians of all denominations. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees confirm that they have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit, taking into account the ecumenical nature of the charity. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Currently the charity (a C.I.O.) has no assets or bank account and is awaiting the transfer of assets from the original Trust (registration number 253225), but grant- making is not envisaged at present. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not Applicable. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | No volunteers are currently engaged by the charity. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | As the charity is in a transitional stage and has no assets, it has not yet started work. Once the transfer of assets has taken place, it will be in a position to take over the work currently being done by the original Trust (registration number 253225). |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Currently the charity has no assets, financial or otherwise. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Nil |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Awaiting transfer of assets. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | N/A |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Minimum of at least 2 Trustees. Every trustee must be appointed by a resolution of the trustees passed under clause 15 of the Trust deed. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Awaiting finalisation Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees Awaiting finalisation structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works N/A Relationship with any Para 1.51 related parties N/A Other
Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name THE FATHER IGNATIUS MEMORIAL TRUST
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1204238
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Caroline Woollard Chairman
2 Dr Peter Davies Hon. Secretary
3 Andrew Knill Treasurer
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Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Nil held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
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| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
Signed
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| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
A C K n i l l |
| Andrew Christopher Knill | |
Treasurer |
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| 4-9-2026 | |
| 4-9-2026 |