CCNI Northern Ireland charity profile

Benedictine Monks

Also known as The Benedictine Monks - Rostrevor Holy Cross Monastery - Rostrevor The Benedictine Congregation of Our Lady of Monte Oliveto in Northern Ireland

Received: on timeCharity number 105757
Registered26 January 2017
Latest income£272,361
Financial year end31 December 2025

01 Registration

Identity and public record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
Official name
Benedictine Monks
CCNI number
105757
Reporting status
Received: on time
Governing document
Constitution
Public address
119 Kilbroney Road - Rostrevor - Co, Newry, BT34 3BN

02 Charity activity

Purposes and classifications

CCNI

Charitable purposes

The object of the Trust is to safeguard and promote the monastic life of the Community, giving special attention to its ministry of reconciliation as outlined in the foundation decree of Holy Cross Monastery which states: "The aim of the Community of Holy Cross Monastery is to live the monastic life, according to the charism of our Benedictine Congregation of Saint Mary of Monte Oliveto. Our particular mission is to contribute to reconciliation between Catholics and Protestants in a land marked by reciprocal violence and stained by the blood of Christian brothers and sisters". The Trust also has for purpose to heighten awareness of the Community's various initiatives and activities and to raise funds for the implementation thereof.

What the charity does

The advancement of religion,The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity

Who the charity helps

General public

How the charity works

Accommodation/housing,Counselling/support,Cross-border/cross-community,Religious activities

03 Latest finances

Income, spending and resources

Period 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2025
Total income
£272,361
Previous total income
£0
Donations and legacies
£114,924
Charitable activities income
£52,068
Trading income
£0
Investment income
£0
Other income
£105,369
Total income and endowments
£272,361
Total spending
£282,185
Raising funds expenditure
£0
Charitable activities expenditure
£275,564
Governance expenditure
£3,075
Other expenditure
£6,621
Total expenditure
£282,185
Total fixed assets
£3,481,470
Net assets and liabilities
−£2,850
Employees / volunteers
0 / 7
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These are reported values from the CCNI register export. Zero and missing values are reproduced as supplied and should be checked against the charity’s filed accounts before a material decision.

04 Provenance

Source and matching