# THE ROYAL FOUNDATION OF ST KATHARINE

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 223849
- **Other names:** THE ROYAL FOUNDATION OF ST KATHARINE, IN RATCLIFFE, THE ROYAL FOUNDATION OF ST KATHARINE
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** May 4, 1964
- **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=223849


## Contact

- **Address:** Royal Foundation of St. Katharine, 2 Butcher Row, LONDON
- **Postcode:** E14 8DS
- **Phone:** 0300 111 1147
- **Email:** info@rfsk.org.uk
- **Website:** www.rfsk.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION, THROUGH WORSHIP, HOSPITALITY AND SERVICE, AND THE PROMOTION OF CHRISTIAN VALUES, WITH A VIEW TO DEVELOPING AND CO-ORDINATING CHRISTIAN ACTIVITIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT. IN PURSUIT OF THE OBJECT, AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THOSE OF ALL FAITHS AND NONE, THE ROYAL FOUNDATION WILL: A) PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE AND RETREAT CENTRE IN EAST LONDON (WITH EXTENSION ELSEHWERE IF WORK SO REQUIRES); B) PROVIIDE A PLACE OF SANCTUARY, PEACE AND REFLECTION, IN WHICH ALL MAY WORSHIP; C) SERVE LOCAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH OUTREACH, SUPPORT AND ENGAGEMENT; AND D) UNDERTAKE SUCH OTHER EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS THE COURT MAY IN ITS DISCRETION DETERMINE.

**Activities:** The object of the Royal Foundation is the advancement of the Christian religion through worship, hospitality and service, and the promotion of Christian values. The Foundation provides and maintains a Christian conference and retreat centre in East London, provides a place of sanctuary, peace and reflection for worship and serves local communities through outreach, support and engagement.

**Area of benefit:** EAST END OF LONDON




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, Religious Activities
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Throughout London



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £3099587 | £4053998 | £13061404 | 60 |
| March 31, 2024 | £3187696 | £3534536 | £14307071 | 58 |
| March 31, 2023 | £3028116 | £3353709 | £14044940 | 65 |
| March 31, 2022 | £2140965 | £2917782 | £14703741 | 65 |
| March 31, 2021 | £1629736 | £2319928 | £14881427 | 57 |



## Trustees

- Andrew Peter Grigson — appointed Feb. 28, 2014
- DAVID SWANNEY — appointed Dec. 17, 2012
- Diana Jane Banks — appointed Sept. 12, 2018
- Dr JOY PATRICIA HINSON PHD — appointed Sept. 24, 2016
- GEOFFREY WILLIAM RICHARDS — appointed Dec. 12, 2007
- JOHN JAMES O'BRIEN — appointed July 12, 2021
- Mary Cicely Florence Monfries — appointed March 10, 2026
- Rev Roger Martin Howell Preece — appointed Sept. 30, 2019
- Sheryl Arlene Frances LAWRENCE FCA — appointed Jan. 26, 2024
- Sophia Louisa Densham CVO — appointed March 22, 2021