THE SISTERS OF THE POOR CHILD JESUS
The activities of the charity consist of caring for members of the Congregation, who do its charitable work, supporting such work, and donating monies to assist the Congregation's overseas charitable activities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves stood at £1,430,422, which the trustees consider appropriate given their policy of maintaining a basic level equivalent to several years' expenditure. The charity reported a net increase in funds of £754,527 for the year, driven largely by significant investment gains, and confirmed it is a going concern with sufficient resources to meet liabilities as they fall due.
What the accounts disclose
“The principal component of this is income from investments and bank interest of £284,037”
“The trustees consider that a basic level of free reserves should be equivalent to several years’ expenditure, to provide for contingencies and unevenness in future income.” — page 8
“In 2025 a donation of £50,000 (2024 - £nil) was made from the charitable company to the Congregation’s Generalate to support the Congregation’s overseas charitable work. Neither Sister Susilowati Pitono nor Mr. Thomas Sajovec were involved in the decision to make the donation.” — page 31
“One of the trustees resident in the UK is a member of the Congregation and as such her personal and living expenses are borne by the charitable company (2024 – two of the trustees were resident in the UK and beneficiaries of the charitable company).” — page 31
“In 2025 a donation of £50,000 (2024 - £nil) was made from the charitable company to the Congregation’s Generalate to support the Congregation’s overseas charitable work. Neither Sister Susilowati Pitono nor Mr. Thomas Sajovec were involved in the decision to make the donation.” — page 31
“One of the trustees resident in the UK is a member of the Congregation and as such her personal and living expenses are borne by the charitable company (2024 – two of the trustees were resident in the UK and beneficiaries of the charitable company).” — page 31
“In 2025 a donation of £50,000 (2024 - £nil) was made from the charitable company to the Congregation’s Generalate to support the Congregation’s overseas charitable work. Neither Sister Susilowati Pitono nor Mr. Thomas Sajovec were involved in the decision to make the donation.” — page 31
“One of the trustees resident in the UK is a member of the Congregation and as such her personal and living expenses are borne by the charitable company (2024 – two of the trustees were resident in the UK and beneficiaries of the charitable company).” — page 31
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 06624629
Company officers (Companies House)
- GRUTE, Gillian on trustee list
- PITONO, Susilowati, Sister on trustee list
- SAJOVEC, Thomas on trustee list
- PETERS, Dale Ann on trustee list
- ROWLAND, Sheree Ann
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Dale Ann PETERS
- Gillian Grute
- Sister Susilowati Pitono
- Thomas Sajovec
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £295k | £192k |
| 31/12/2024 | £344k | £153k |
| 31/12/2023 | £266k | £231k |
| 31/12/2022 | £265k | £246k |
| 31/12/2021 | £264k | £242k |
Common questions
Is THE SISTERS OF THE POOR CHILD JESUS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves stood at £1,430,422, which the trustees consider appropriate given their policy of maintaining a basic level equivalent to several years' expenditure. The charity reported a net increase in funds of £754,527 for the year, driven largely by significant investment gains, and confirmed it is a going concern with sufficient resources to meet liabilities as they fall due. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ENGLISH REGION OF THE DAUGHTERS OF MARY AND JOSEPH CIO | 1 | £86k |
| EDITH BESSIE GIBSON TRUST | 1 | £6k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SISTERS OF THE POOR CHILD JESUS | £295k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRUST PROPERTY HELD IN CONNEXION WITH THE SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF BORDEAUX | £1.5m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| Congregation of Jesus (Loreto Sisters) English Province | £2.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CONGREGATION OF THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR - ENGLISH PROVINCE | £21.7m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| CHARITWORTH LIMITED | £3.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF CHARITY OF SAINT LOUIS CIO | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |