Commissariat of the Holy Land
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Commissariat of the Holy Land's stated objects centre on the Custody of the Holy Land, Christian shrines, the Roman Catholic religion, Franciscan and other clergy, and poverty relief in Custody missions, with education and relief of poverty in line with Franciscan principles.
- Its stated geographic focus is Israel, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Cyprus and Turkey, so a small nonprofit fits best if its work is connected to those aims and set in one of those places.
- The annual report does not give a grant range, and the only size figure is the total paid out, £750,030, so a realistic request cannot be judged from the published information and should be sized to your project.
- No application process is published, so the sensible first step is to contact the charity through the details it shows.
- Its trustees familiarise themselves with potential projects and recipients before funding, so a relationship and a clear project matter, and any grant requires proof of receipt and a full written report on how the money was used, which you should budget time for.
Overview
Commissariat of the Holy Land is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 263616).
Commissariat of the Holy Land is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 263616). It exists to support and further the work of the Custody of the Holy Land, to support Franciscan and other clergy and religious working for the Custody, to advance the Roman Catholic religion, and to relieve poverty in missions maintained by the Custody. Its annual giving was £750,030 paid.
What they fund
Profile based on the charity's Charity Commission register entry and annual report (year to 31 December 2025) only: no website or other web source for the charity was found. Every statement is checked against them. Sources read on 30 October 2026.
Priority Areas
The foundation supports and furthers the work of the Custody of the Holy Land, including the preservation of Christian shrines and the spread of the Gospel. It supports Franciscan and other clergy and religious working for the Custody, advances the Roman Catholic religion, and relieves poverty in missions maintained by the Custody. Its objects also include education and relief of poverty and suffering in accordance with Franciscan principles, including among Christians living in the Holy Land. Trustees ensure that payments support one or more of these objects. They familiarise themselves with potential projects and recipients; funds may be administered with those raised by other English-speaking Commissariats to identify suitable projects. The foundation obtains proof of receipt and a full written report on how the monies have been used.
Themes
- Custody of the Holy Land
- Christian shrines
- Roman Catholic religion
- Education
- Poverty relief
- Clergy support
Geographic Focus
Israel; Jordan; Syria; Lebanon; Egypt; Cyprus; Turkey.
How to apply
No application process is published in the charity's annual report, its register entry or other pages about it. The contact shown is for getting in touch.
Application success factors
What the charity says:
- The trustees familiarise themselves with potential projects and recipients before funding.
- Recipients must provide proof of receipt and a full written report on how the monies were used.
Where they fund
Where it says it funds
- Cyprus
- Egypt
- Israel
- Jordan
- Lebanon
- Syria
- Turkey
Similar funders
Funders supporting work similar to Commissariat of the Holy Land.
Grants
The largest grants to organisations in this funder’s latest annual report:
- Commissariat of the Holy Land for the USA · support of the Custody of the Holy Land£750,030year to 31 December 2025
Grant examples taken from the funder’s filed accounts.
Five years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 31 December 2021 | £444,214 | £410,645 | — | Accounts for year to 31 December 2021 |
| year to 31 December 2022 | £474,396 | £411,647 | — | Accounts for year to 31 December 2022 |
| year to 31 December 2023 | £925,114 | £813,373 | £800,030 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2023 |
| year to 31 December 2024 | £769,005 | £912,721 | £900,030 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2024 |
| year to 31 December 2025 | £802,317 | £763,144 | £750,030 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2025 |
Income vs grants paid
IncomeGrants paid
Total value each financial year
In 1 of the 3 years shown, grants paid exceeded income.
- Grants paid, year to 31 December 2023; year to 31 December 2024: grants to institutions, as reported on the charity register (Part B).
- Grants paid, year to 31 December 2025: grants paid out in the year.
Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.
Sources
Registers and filings
- Annual report (year to 31 December 2025)
This profile rests on the charity’s filed accounts and register entry only, so check with the funder directly before applying.
Sources last checked on 30 October 2026.
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Applying to Commissariat of the Holy Land?
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Contact
- 020 8504 1688source
- CHURCH OF ST. THOMAS OF CANTERBURY, 557 HIGH ROAD, WOODFORD GREEN, IG8 0RBsource
Applying to Commissariat of the Holy Land?
Hinchilla drafts your answers around this funder's priorities, using your organisation's own documents.
No credit card required
Contact
- 020 8504 1688source
- CHURCH OF ST. THOMAS OF CANTERBURY, 557 HIGH ROAD, WOODFORD GREEN, IG8 0RBsource