CONVENTUS OF OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION
To lead a life of prayer according to the pattern laid down by monastic tradition, that is, 'to serve, praise and worship God in the spirit and in truth' through the threefold means of prayer, work and lectico devina.The community also produces and sells various arts and crafts.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total net assets increased significantly to £15,691,553, driven largely by a £6.27 million gift of assets from the St Mary’s Abbey Trust. Free reserves are reported at £7,566,478, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover temporary income shortfalls and respond to emergencies. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Expenditure on raising funds, which includes the expenses of the trading subsidiary, totalled £61,579 (2024 – £38,834).”
“The trustees consider that the nature of the charity’s work necessitates that the charity always retain a modest level of free reserves. However, given the continued development of the site at Wass, Yorkshire in order to meet the Community’s future work and needs, the trustees are of the opinion that the level of free reserves should be maintained at as high a level as possible.” — page 15
“Conventus of Our Lady of Consolation owns the entire called up ordinary share capital of Crief Trading Limited, a general trading company.” — page 37
“The total value of donations made by the trustees to the charity during the year was £43,484 (2024 – £41,431).” — page 46
“Conventus of Our Lady of Consolation owns the entire called up ordinary share capital of Crief Trading Limited, a general trading company.” — page 37
“The total value of donations made by the trustees to the charity during the year was £43,484 (2024 – £41,431).” — page 46
“Conventus of Our Lady of Consolation owns the entire called up ordinary share capital of Crief Trading Limited, a general trading company.” — page 37
“The total value of donations made by the trustees to the charity during the year was £43,484 (2024 – £41,431).” — page 46
“The charity has one trading subsidiary, Crief Trading Limited, a general trading company registered in England and Wales”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/01/2026)
Trustees
- Abbess Bridget Ann Brennanchair
- DAME ANDREA SIMPSON
- DAME JEAN WHITE
- DAME JOANNE PARKINSON
- DAME MAURA SAVAGE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £6.8m | £883k |
| 30/06/2024 | £692k | £666k |
| 30/06/2023 | £363k | £637k |
| 30/06/2022 | £320k | £590k |
| 30/06/2021 | £332k | £562k |
Common questions
Is CONVENTUS OF OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total net assets increased significantly to £15,691,553, driven largely by a £6.27 million gift of assets from the St Mary’s Abbey Trust. Free reserves are reported at £7,566,478, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover temporary income shortfalls and respond to emergencies. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
Who funds CONVENTUS OF OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CONVENTUS OF OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION as a grant recipient include ST CECILIA'S ABBEY RYDE ISLE OF WIGHT, ST MARY'S PRIORY FERNHAM RESIDUAL FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST CECILIA'S ABBEY RYDE ISLE OF WIGHT | FY2024 | £5k | Institutional grant |
| ST MARY'S PRIORY FERNHAM RESIDUAL FUND | FY2024 | £3k | Study Day for 500th Anniversary |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BASSIL SHIPPAM AND ALSFORD TRUST | 1 | £1k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONVENTUS OF OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION | £6.8m | — | 0 | unclear | 0.9% | no doubt |
| MOUNT ST BERNARD ABBEY TRUSTEES REGISTERED | £1.4m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH WITH ALL SAINTS SPITALFIELDS | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COMMUNITY OF ST FRANCIS | £252k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF OADBY | £190k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST DUNSTAN, MONKS RISBOROUGH | £122k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |