--- title: "The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb) — charity 801243 | CharityCompare" description: "The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb) (charity 801243): income £222k (2026). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-roman-catholic-bishopric-of-the-forces-gb retrieved: 2026-10-10T16:20:15.987Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 801243CIO RC # The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb) Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, religious activities. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.rcbishopricforces.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=801243&subId=0) Work at The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb)? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-roman-catholic-bishopric-of-the-forces-gb&type=claim&name=The%20Roman%20Catholic%20Bishopric%20of%20the%20Forces%20(Gb)) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb)? Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31 £221,754 Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31 £226,034 Registered charity number 801243 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact address detail (not service area) Building AA0603 Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.rcbishopricforces.org.uk](http://www.rcbishopricforces.org.uk/) Quick answer The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb) (number 801243) 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 The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb) do? The Charity promotes and provides such charitable works as to advance the Roman Catholic religion among, or in connection with, members of her Majesty's Forces and their families. This includes the maintenance and support of the person holding the office of Bishop of the Forces Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb) Answers The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### How much are The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb)'s highest-paid staff paid? The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb)'s annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register does not record The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb)'s annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits. Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 19 April 1989 Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals. 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 The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb) registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb) yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb). An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb)? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. 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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-roman-catholic-bishopric-of-the-forces-gb&type=claim&name=The%20Roman%20Catholic%20Bishopric%20of%20the%20Forces%20(Gb)) [Visit charity website](http://www.rcbishopricforces.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb) a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb) as a registered charity (number 801243) 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. What is The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb)'s charity number? The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb)'s charity number is 801243. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 801243? Search 801243 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb) do? The Charity promotes and provides such charitable works as to advance the Roman Catholic religion among, or in connection with, members of her Majesty's Forces and their families. This includes the maintenance and support of the person holding the office of Bishop of the Forces Does The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb). This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb)? The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.rcbishopricforces.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. How much is The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb)'s chief executive paid? The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb)'s annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb)? The register does not record The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb)'s trustees paid? The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb)'s annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits. Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it. When was The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb) registered as a charity? The Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces (Gb) was entered on the register on 19 April 1989. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=801243&subId=0).