# THE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOPRIC OF THE FORCES (GB)

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 801243
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** April 19, 1989
- **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=801243


## Contact

- **Address:** BISHOPRIC OF THE FORCES, Building AA0603, Ordnance Barracks, Government Road, Aldershot
- **Postcode:** GU11 2DX
- **Phone:** 07824518351
- **Email:** diane.restall654@mod.gov.uk
- **Website:** www.rcbishopricforces.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIGION AND IN PARTICULAR TO PROMOTE AND PROVIDE SUCH CHARITABLE WORKS AS TO ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIGION AMONG OR IN CONNECTION WITH MEMBERS OF HER MAJESTY'S FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES INCLUDING THE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF THE PERSON FOR THE TIME BEING HOLDING THE OFFICE OR APPOINTMENT OF ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF THE FORCES AND TO PROVIDE FOR AND MAINTAIN A HOUSE FOR SUCH PERSON AND OFFICES FOR HIS USE AND ANY STAFF RESPONSIBLE TO HIM.

**Activities:** The Charity promotes and provides such charitable works as to advance the Roman Catholic religion among, or in connection with, members of her Majesty's Forces and their families. This includes the maintenance and support of the person holding the office of Bishop of the Forces

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Religious Activities
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £290125 | £186470 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £217975 | £224454 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £184370 | £189555 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £184894 | £177218 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £187223 | £167143 | — | — |



## Trustees

- CHRISTOPHER PAUL THORPE — appointed June 7, 2018
- Ian Michael Crabtree — appointed July 16, 2020
- Matthew Alan Cadman — appointed Jan. 25, 2018
- Rev David Skillen — appointed July 11, 2019
- Robert Constantin Matau — appointed Sept. 2, 2024
- Rt Rev Paul James Mason — appointed Sept. 12, 2018
- Stephen Sharkey — appointed Sept. 2, 2024