The Friends of the Holy Father
The Friends of the Holy Father is a registered charity in England & Wales working in religious activities, based in Vincent House.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- 280489
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Other
- Location
- Vincent House
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £11,429
What the charity does
The objects of the charity are the promotion and advancement of the Roman Catholic religion by supporting the Pope through the dissemination of the teachings of the Church and the establishment and maintenance of a fund, the income and capital of which are to be applied to assist in defraying the expenses of the Pope in furthering his apostolic ministry.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Friends of the Holy Father a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Friends of the Holy Father is a registered charity (number 280489) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The Friends of the Holy Father do?
- The objects of the charity are the promotion and advancement of the Roman Catholic religion by supporting the Pope through the dissemination of the teachings of the Church and the establishment and maintenance of a fund, the income and capital of which are to be applied to assist in defraying the expenses of the Pope in furthering his apostolic ministry.
- How can I donate to The Friends of the Holy Father?
- The Friends of the Holy Father's website is http://www.thefriendsoftheholyfather.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.