NAZARETH CARE CHARITABLE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus for the year, with total group income increasing to £43.3 million and total net assets rising to £5.2 million. However, the trustees report that unrestricted free reserves remain in a deficit of £3.2 million, which is below the stated policy target of £20 million. The trustees acknowledge material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to limited headroom to absorb financial risks.
What the accounts disclose
“This is below the target of £20 million which represents six months' operating expenditure.”
“After considering these factors, the Board has concluded that NCCT has a reasonable expectation that there are adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and has therefore prepared the accounts on a going concern basis; however, there are material uncertainties as discussed above.” — page 12
“At 31 March 2025, the Group and Charity owed £1,042,660 (2024 - £1,066,660) to The Congregation of the Sisters of Nazareth Charitable Trust. £1 million of the balance sheet relates to a loan agreed in 2022. There is no set term for the loan, and no interest is charged.” — page 42
“During the year, CSNG granted £3.9 million (2024 ‐ £2.25 million) to the Charity (see other income) for the redevelopment of the Hammersmith care home” — page 42
“At 31 March 2025, the Group and Charity owed £1,042,660 (2024 - £1,066,660) to The Congregation of the Sisters of Nazareth Charitable Trust. £1 million of the balance sheet relates to a loan agreed in 2022. There is no set term for the loan, and no interest is charged.” — page 42
“During the year, CSNG granted £3.9 million (2024 ‐ £2.25 million) to the Charity (see other income) for the redevelopment of the Hammersmith care home” — page 42
“At 31 March 2025, the Group and Charity owed £1,042,660 (2024 - £1,066,660) to The Congregation of the Sisters of Nazareth Charitable Trust. £1 million of the balance sheet relates to a loan agreed in 2022. There is no set term for the loan, and no interest is charged.” — page 42
“During the year, CSNG granted £3.9 million (2024 ‐ £2.25 million) to the Charity (see other income) for the redevelopment of the Hammersmith care home” — page 42
“At 31 March 2025, the Group and Charity owed £1,042,660 (2024 - £1,066,660) to The Congregation of the Sisters of Nazareth Charitable Trust. £1 million of the balance sheet relates to a loan agreed in 2022. There is no set term for the loan, and no interest is charged.” — page 42
“During the year, CSNG granted £3.9 million (2024 ‐ £2.25 million) to the Charity (see other income) for the redevelopment of the Hammersmith care home” — page 42
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- Nazareth House - East Finchley: Requires improvement
- Nazareth House - Birkenhead: Requires improvement
- Nazareth House - Crosby: Good
- Nazareth House - Hammersmith: Good
- Nazareth House - Lancaster: Good
- Nazareth House - Manchester: Good
- Nazareth House - Northampton: Good
- Nazareth House - Plymouth: Good
- Nazareth House - Cheltenham: Good
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/11/2020)
- Received assets from another charity (07/11/2020)
Trustees
- Don West
- Edward Caddle
- Edward Norton
- James McAleenan
- Nigel Mapp
- Peter Lovell
- Rev John Martin
- Sister Bernadette McCall
- Sister Celine Marie Donnelly
- Sister Viva Margaret Fidow
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £43.3m | £39.5m |
| 31/03/2024 | £37.5m | £36.4m |
| 31/03/2023 | £31.8m | £33.8m |
| 31/03/2022 | £28.8m | £34.1m |
| 31/03/2021 | £29.2m | £28.8m |
Common questions
Is NAZARETH CARE CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus for the year, with total group income increasing to £43.3 million and total net assets rising to £5.2 million. However, the trustees report that unrestricted free reserves remain in a deficit of £3.2 million, which is below the stated policy target of £20 million. The trustees acknowledge material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to limited headroom to absorb financial risks. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.