THE DOMINICAN SISTERS OF ST JOSEPH
Our core principle remains the nurturing, teaching and celebration of the Roman Catholic faith.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £23,106 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by new income from a Certificate in Catechesis. Total cash funds increased to £176,070, which the trustees note is kept as an emergency fund for unexpected repairs and maintenance. The charity has no employees and relies on volunteers and sisters living frugally to manage its operational costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy of the charity is to keep cash reserves to cover 3-6 months operational expenditure, whilst also being mindful of the significant property maintenance costs that arise.” — page 8
Trustees
- SISTER BENEDICTA CHINWE OBIORA
- SISTER MARIE DEFOS DU RAU
- Sr Elena Katerina Cahill
- Sr Megan Esther Elizabeth Hodder
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £203k | £180k |
| 31/12/2023 | £182k | £167k |
| 31/12/2022 | £198k | £139k |
| 31/12/2021 | £173k | £153k |
| 31/12/2020 | £128k | £111k |
Common questions
Is THE DOMINICAN SISTERS OF ST JOSEPH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £23,106 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by new income from a Certificate in Catechesis. Total cash funds increased to £176,070, which the trustees note is kept as an emergency fund for unexpected repairs and maintenance. The charity has no employees and relies on volunteers and sisters living frugally to manage its operational costs. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ENGLISH REGION OF THE DAUGHTERS OF MARY AND JOSEPH CIO | 1 | £86k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREAT BRITAIN | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- SISTERS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CIO
- CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (GENERALATE)
- THE DAUGHTERS OF JESUS CIO
- THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF PEACE CIO
- Congregation of Jesus (Loreto Sisters) English Province
- DAUGHTERS OF MARY AND JOSEPH CONGREGATION FUND CIO
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE DOMINICAN SISTERS OF ST JOSEPH | £203k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SISTERS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CIO | £292k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (GENERALATE) | £3.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DAUGHTERS OF JESUS CIO | £571k | — | 0 | above | 14.7% | no doubt |
| THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF PEACE CIO | £2.1m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| Congregation of Jesus (Loreto Sisters) English Province | £2.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |