NAZARETH CARE CHARITABLE TRUST
Development of assisted living accommodation. Provision of residential care. Provision of Mission services
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
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 05518564
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Fiona Russell — Director of Finance
Company officers (Companies House)
- FIDOW, Margaret Mary on trustee list
- MCCALL, Bernadette, Sr on trustee list
- CADDLE, Edward Joseph on trustee list
- NORTON, Edward Joseph on trustee list
- LOVELL, Peter Henry James on trustee list
- MAPP, Nigel John Godfrey on trustee list
- DONNELLY, Celine Marie, Sister on trustee list
- WEST, Don on trustee list
- RUSSELL, Fiona
Property (HM Land Registry)
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?
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. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
Who funds NAZARETH CARE CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NAZARETH CARE CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE J A R CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE J A R CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SAYSER DEVELOPMENTS LTD | 1 | £31k |
| MENDAN LIMITED | 1 | £27k |
| S C K CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE BLUEBERRY FOUNDATION | 1 | £11k |
| KATHLEEN BERYL SLEIGH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| KEREN TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| THE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF DEVONSHIRE BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | £2k |
| THE DAVID GIBBONS FOUNDATION | 1 | £430 |
Charities like this
- THE CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF NAZARETH CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE CORNERSTONE CHURCH GROUP
- YESHIVA GEDOLA NEZER HATORAH
- THE JAMES CHARITIES
- S O CHARITABLE TRUST
- ST NICHOLAS HOSPITAL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAZARETH CARE CHARITABLE TRUST | £43.3m | — | — | below | — | material uncertainty |
| THE CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF NAZARETH CHARITABLE TRUST | £2.7m | — | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE CORNERSTONE CHURCH GROUP | £226k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YESHIVA GEDOLA NEZER HATORAH | £581k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE JAMES CHARITIES | £519k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| S O CHARITABLE TRUST | £149k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |