Trustees’ Annual Report. April 2026
Reference and Administrative Details
Charity Name: Holy Family Fathers and Brothers of the Youth British Province
Registered Charity Number: 1210470
Principal Address: Saint Charles Presbytery Moorside Road, Manchester, M27 9PD
Trustees
The trustees who serve during the year and at the date of this report are:
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Paul Smith
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Ernest Attah
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Augustine Obiagwu
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Francisco Ulogu
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Patricia Garner
Structure, Governance and Management
The charity is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) ]. It is governed by its Constitution.
The trustees meet regularly to manage the affairs of the charity. During the year, the trustees met on three occasions to discuss the future direction and activities of the charity. . The charity is currently seeking to recruit additional members to support its work.
The charity plans to hold its Annual General Meeting in July 2026.
Objectives and Activities
The objects of the charity, as set out in its governing document, are to advance the Roman Catholic religion and to support the religious, educational and charitable works of the Holy Family Fathers and Brothers of the Youth, particularly among young people.
The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity’s aims and activities.
Achievements and Performance
During the financial year, the charity did not undertake any fundraising or public social activities. The main focus was on supporting the core mission of the religious congregation.
The charity continued to provide financial support to its religious congregation in Nigeria for youth apostolate work. This includes education, feeding, and medical services for poor and marginalised young people.
In the United Kingdom, the charity supports 12 priests of the congregation who are working in various dioceses. Monthly financial remuneration is provided to these priests from funds received from the dioceses where they serve.
The trustees remain committed to growing the British Province through the recruitment of new members.
Financial Review
The charity’s main source of income during the year was monthly payments received from UK dioceses where the priests are working. No fundraising activities were carried out.
Financial Summary
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Total Income: £61,692
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Total Expenditure: £60,072
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Net Surplus for the year: £1,620
Breakdown of Expenditure:
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Amount sent to Nigeria to support youth apostolate (education, feeding and medical services): £42,500
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Remuneration paid to the 12 priests working in the UK: £17,572
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The charity ended the year with a small positive balance of £1,620. The trustees consider the financial position at the year-end to be satisfactory. There are no material uncertainties about the charity’s
ability to continue as a going concern. The charity does not currently hold significant reserves, as funds are applied directly to support the ongoing mission in Nigeria and the work of the priests in the UK.
Plans for the Future
The trustees will continue to support the religious congregation’s work in Nigeria and the UK. Efforts will focus on recruiting new members and holding the Annual General Meeting in July 2026 to plan for the future development of the British Province.