POOR HANDMAIDS OF JESUS CHRIST
The charity was dormant until 31/12/2011. It commenced operating on 01/01/2012. The objects of the charity are such charitable works as shall advance religious and other work of the Congregation as the Trustees with approval of the Superior shall from time to time think fit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted accumulated funds of £4,543,279 and restricted funds of £16,964, resulting in total net assets of £4,560,243. The trustees report that despite the aging sisterhood, the charity remains solvent with sufficient resources to cover ongoing operations and future care needs.
What the accounts disclose
“The Motherhouse in Germany is a controlling party by virtue of the Superior General, who has the power to appoint and remove the charity’s trustees, with the consent of the General Council. Contributions to the Motherhouse during the year amounted to £82,674 (2024 - £50,438) for donations in support of missions.” — page 17
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/12/2014)
Trustees
- SISTER ROSEMARY BRIDGET SNELL
- SISTER WINIFRED O'ROURKE
- Sister Judith Diltz
- Sister Prakasha Sahaya Mary
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £169k | £269k |
| 31/12/2024 | £170k | £159k |
| 31/12/2023 | £167k | £253k |
| 31/12/2022 | £147k | £260k |
| 31/12/2021 | £122k | £220k |
Common questions
Is POOR HANDMAIDS OF JESUS CHRIST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted accumulated funds of £4,543,279 and restricted funds of £16,964, resulting in total net assets of £4,560,243. The trustees report that despite the aging sisterhood, the charity remains solvent with sufficient resources to cover ongoing operations and future care needs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREAT BRITAIN | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- POOR SERVANTS OF THE MOTHER OF GOD
- THE DAUGHTERS OF JESUS CIO
- THE SISTERS OF THE POOR CHILD JESUS
- THE ENGLISH PROVINCE OF THE SISTERS OF SAINT JOSEPH OF ANNECY
- HANDMAIDS OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS. H.H.C.J.
- HANDMAIDS OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS (REGENTS PARK, LONDON, AND CHRISTCHURCH, HANTS )
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POOR HANDMAIDS OF JESUS CHRIST | £169k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| POOR SERVANTS OF THE MOTHER OF GOD | £24.0m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| THE DAUGHTERS OF JESUS CIO | £571k | — | 0 | unclear | 13.2% | no doubt |
| THE SISTERS OF THE POOR CHILD JESUS | £295k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ENGLISH PROVINCE OF THE SISTERS OF SAINT JOSEPH OF ANNECY | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| HANDMAIDS OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS. H.H.C.J. | £242k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |