# WALSINGHAM TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 265755
- **Other names:** RC NATIONAL SHRINE
- **Status:** Registered
- **Reporting:** Up to date. Last filed Jan. 13, 2026.
- **Legal form:** Trust
- **Registered:** May 23, 1973
- **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=265755


## Contact

- **Address:** BASILICA OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM, R C NATIONAL SHRINE, PILGRIM BUREAU, FRIDAY MARKET PLACE, WALSINGHAM
- **Postcode:** NR22 6EG
- **Phone:** 01328 820217
- **Email:** rcnationalshrine@walsingham.org.uk
- **Website:** www.walsingham.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIGION AND RELIEF OF POVERTY ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. (FOR FURTHER DETAILS SEE CLAUSE 3(2).

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



## Geography

- **Area of benefit:** WORLD WIDE
- Throughout England And Wales





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **Right Rev. Peter Gwilym Collins** | Chair | Dec. 14, 2022 |
| Alan Hopes |  | Nov. 1, 2018 |
| Hugh Davies |  | Oct. 21, 2024 |
| Lauretta Pilch |  | Oct. 10, 2022 |
| Paul Raynes |  | Oct. 10, 2022 |
| Rev Frank Mulgrew |  | Oct. 27, 2022 |
| Rev Paul Keane |  | Oct. 11, 2022 |




