Diocese of Westminster
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Its giving is focused on school buildings: most of its work is applying Voluntary-Aided Schools Condition Allocation funding to specific schools for building, repair and refurbishment, and its Stewardship Committee approves appeal grants that must match the Archbishop's Appeal objectives.
- A small nonprofit whose project is not a school building repair is unlikely to fit its stated themes.
- Its annual report, register entry and website show no way to apply, and no grant range is stated, so any approach should be a short, informal enquiry about whether a project fits rather than a formal application.
- Schools are prioritised by the condition of their facilities and their assessed needs, so a request will be weighed against those criteria, and a grant writer should not expect a quick decision.
Overview
Diocese of Westminster is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 233699).
The Diocese of Westminster is a registered charity whose purpose is the advancement or maintenance of the Roman Catholic religion in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster. Its curial funds support over 200 schools and more than 200 parishes in the diocese. Its principal grant-making activity is applying Voluntary-Aided Schools Condition Allocation (VASCA) grant funding to specific schools, and its Stewardship Committee reviews and approves grants on the Archbishop's behalf from funds raised through the Archbishop's Appeal. It reported annual giving of £1,159,000.
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 23 October 2026.
Priority Areas
The foundation's principal grant-making activity is applying Voluntary-Aided Schools Condition Allocation funding to specific schools. This funding assists with building, repair and refurbishment projects. Allocations are made according to the condition of school facilities and their assessed, prioritised needs, so that schools can offer high-quality, safe learning environments for students. Its Stewardship Committee is empowered by the Archbishop to review and approve grants from funds raised through the Archbishop’s Appeal, ensuring alignment with the appeal’s stated objectives. The practical emphasis is safe school buildings and prioritised repair needs.
Themes
- School building repairs
Geographic Focus
The Roman Catholic Diocese Of Westminster.
How to apply
No way to apply was found in the charity's annual report, its register entry or its website.
Application success factors
What the charity says:
- It prioritises schools according to the condition of their facilities and their assessed, prioritised needs.
- Appeal grants are reviewed for alignment with the appeal’s stated objectives.
Where they fund
Where it says it funds
- Greater London
- Hertfordshire
- Surrey
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Five years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 31 December 2021 | £58,130,000 | £50,876,000 | £1,210,000 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2021 |
| year to 31 December 2022 | £60,911,000 | £57,871,000 | £1,319,000 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2022 |
| year to 31 December 2023 | £70,690,000 | £59,447,000 | £1,357,000 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2023 |
| year to 31 December 2024 | £69,633,000 | £63,304,000 | £1,279,000 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2024 |
| year to 31 December 2025 | £75,133,000 | £67,826,000 | £1,159,000 | 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 5 years shown.
- Grants paid, all years: grants to institutions, as reported on the charity register (Part B).
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
- 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 23 October 2026.
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Contact
- rcdow.org.uk
- Charity Commission register entryContact details as held by the Charity Commission
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- rcdow.org.uk
- Charity Commission register entryContact details as held by the Charity Commission