Josephites (C.J.)
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Key takeaways
- Josephites (C.J.) does not regard itself as a grant-making body and does not invite grant applications, so an unsolicited request is not the right route.
- Its giving is mainly the Congregation's own work in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon and Gabon, with only occasional support for United Kingdom organisations whose work falls within its objects, so a UK organisation doing ministry, Roman Catholic or religious education work is the closest fit.
- Financial-aid applications from those three African countries follow an agreed protocol and need approval from both the Provincial Superior of Africa and the Superior General.
- The annual report records £368,769 awarded, but the register does not confirm that scale, and no typical grant size or timetable is stated, so a small charity should not plan around a figure from this funder.
Overview
Josephites (C.J.) is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 312071).
Josephites (C.J.) is a charity registered in England and Wales that exists to advance the Roman Catholic religion and religious education, to support other charitable work carried on by members of its Congregation, and to care for those members throughout their lives. It began when a small group was gathered to address the lack of educational opportunities for poor children. The annual report records £368,769 awarded, though the register does not confirm that scale. Its giving mainly supports the Congregation's work in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon and Gabon, with occasional financial support for United Kingdom organisations, and it does not regard itself as a grant-making entity.
What they fund
Profile based on the charity's Charity Commission register entry and annual report (year to 31 December 2025) only. Every statement is checked against them. Sources read on 24 October 2026.
Priority Areas
The charity's grants and donations support missionary work and ministry, principally the Congregation's work in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon and Gabon. It also gives occasional financial support to United Kingdom organisations whose work falls within its objects. Its charitable work encompasses advancing the Roman Catholic religion and religious education, other charitable work carried on by members of the Congregation, and care for members who have committed themselves to it. Trustees decide grants and other payments in consultation with the English Delegation as appropriate. Financial aid applications from the three African countries follow an agreed protocol and require approval by both the Provincial Superior of Africa and the Superior General; applications for grants and donations are not invited.
Themes
- Missionary work and ministry
- Roman Catholic religion
- Religious education
Geographic Focus
Priority: Democratic Republic of Congo; Cameroon; Gabon; United Kingdom.
What they don't fund
- The charity does not regard itself as a grant making entity and applications for grants and donations are not invited
How to apply
Financial-aid applications from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon and Gabon follow an agreed protocol and require approval by both the Provincial Superior of Africa and the Superior General. The charity does not invite grant applications.
Where they fund
Where it says it funds
- Cameroon
- Gabon
- United Kingdom
Similar funders
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Grants
The largest grants to organisations in this funder’s latest annual report:
- Josephites in Gabon · 4x4 Toyota Hilux vehicle for Josephites in Gabon£36,672year to 31 December 2025
- Scholastic University fees · Scholastic University fees£14,013year to 31 December 2025
- the new Josephite residence in Limete, Kinshasa, DRC · Solar-power installation for the new Josephite residence in Limete, Kinshasa, DRC£8,383year to 31 December 2025
- the Josephite school at Kinkole, DRC · Lab Equipment for the Josephite school at Kinkole, DRC£4,231year to 31 December 2025
Grant examples taken from the funder’s filed accounts. Not included above: 1 grant to individuals; 2 with no named recipient.
6 years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 31 December 2020 | £558,577 | £557,335 | £82,365 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2020 |
| year to 31 December 2021 | £546,592 | £490,730 | — | Accounts for year to 31 December 2021 |
| year to 31 December 2022 | £612,727 | £423,969 | — | Accounts for year to 31 December 2022 |
| year to 31 December 2023 | £625,966 | £547,811 | £225,657 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2023 |
| year to 31 December 2024 | £645,879 | £484,195 | £147,501 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2024 |
| year to 31 December 2025 | — | — | £368,769 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2025 |
Income vs grants paid
IncomeGrants paid
Total value each financial year
Grants paid stayed within income across the 3 years shown.
- Grants paid, year to 31 December 2020; 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 awarded in the year, as reported in the accounts.
— No grants figure for those years.
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
Other sources
- josephite.community
- josephite.community/about-us · read on 24 October 2026
- josephite.community/contact · read on 24 October 2026
- 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 24 October 2026.
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