Mater Ecclesiae College (number 1186431) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Mater Ecclesiae College do?
Since 17th July 2019, Mater Ecclesiae College has conducted the Ecclesiastical Faculties of Theology and Philosophy at St Mary's University in Twickenham. These were the Faculties formerly conducted by Heythrop College in London and most recently known as the Bellarmine Institute. The Faculties provide courses leading to the ecclesiastical degrees, up to Doctorate level, in Theology & Philosophy.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Mater Ecclesiae College
Answers Mater Ecclesiae College gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 July 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Mater Ecclesiae College as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Mater Ecclesiae College's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
The Heythrop Faculties of Theology and Philosophy; The Bellarmine Institute
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Mater Ecclesiae College registered for?
Education/trainingReligious Activities
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The register data used for this profile lists Mater Ecclesiae College as a registered charity (number 1186431) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
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What does Mater Ecclesiae College do?
Since 17th July 2019, Mater Ecclesiae College has conducted the Ecclesiastical Faculties of Theology and Philosophy at St Mary's University in Twickenham. These were the Faculties formerly conducted by Heythrop College in London and most recently known as the Bellarmine Institute. The Faculties provide courses leading to the ecclesiastical degrees, up to Doctorate level, in Theology & Philosophy.
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How can I donate to Mater Ecclesiae College?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Mater Ecclesiae College?
The register does not record Mater Ecclesiae College as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Mater Ecclesiae College's trustees paid?
Mater Ecclesiae College's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Mater Ecclesiae College registered as a charity?
Mater Ecclesiae College was entered on the register on 19 November 2019.