THE SOCIETY OF THE WORK
Registration #802099 · Registered
www.newmanfriendsinternational.orglittlemore@newman-friends.org
AMBROSE COTTAGE 9 COLLEGE LANE OX4 4LQ
The Society of the Work aims at the advancement of religion in accordance with the Roman Catholic faith, the advancement of education and the relief of poor, aged or infirm persons. It concentrates on promoting the work of Saint John Henry Newman and is the custodian of The College where Newman lived from 1842 to 1846, keeping it open almost daily, free of charge, to members of the public.
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About THE SOCIETY OF THE WORK
THE SOCIETY OF THE WORK is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 802099). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 75/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE SOCIETY OF THE WORK reported a total income of £71,901 and total expenditure of £236,854, a spending ratio of 329% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE SOCIETY OF THE WORK describes its activities as follows: The Society of the Work aims at the advancement of religion in accordance with the Roman Catholic faith, the advancement of education and the relief of poor, aged or infirm persons. It concentrates on promoting the work of Saint John Henry Newman and is the custodian of The College where Newman lived from 1842 to 1846, keeping it open almost daily, free of charge, to members of the public. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 329.4% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £71,901 | £236,854 | 329% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026