THE DOMINICAN CONGREGATION OF SAINT CATHERINE OF SIENA OF OAKFORD, NATAL CIO
The advancement of the Roman Catholic Religion through the religious and other Charitable work of the Congregation
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIGION THROUGH THE RELIGIOUS AND OTHER CHARITABLE WORK OF THE CONGREGATION AS THE TRUSTEES WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE CONGREGATIONAL PRIORESS SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £238,234 remain significantly above the trustees' policy target of one year of recurring expenditure. Although net income before investment gains was positive at £3,298, the charity anticipates future deficits due to increasing costs for supporting elderly Sisters, prompting a reassessment of financial requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“This level remains significantly above the trustees’ policy of holding free reserves equivalent to approximately one year of recurring expenditure.” — page 8
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/11/2018)
Trustees
- SR VAN DER WALTchair
- Barbara Peckham
- Sister Eileen Airey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £129k | £126k |
| 31/12/2024 | £135k | £124k |
| 31/12/2023 | £128k | £103k |
| 31/12/2022 | £111k | £131k |
| 31/12/2021 | £98k | £97k |
Common questions
Is THE DOMINICAN CONGREGATION OF SAINT CATHERINE OF SIENA OF OAKFORD, NATAL CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £238,234 remain significantly above the trustees' policy target of one year of recurring expenditure. Although net income before investment gains was positive at £3,298, the charity anticipates future deficits due to increasing costs for supporting elderly Sisters, prompting a reassessment of financial requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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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 DOMINICAN CONGREGATION OF SAINT CATHERINE OF SIENA OF OAKFORD, NATAL CIO | £129k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES ADMINISTERED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOCIETY OF AFRICAN MISSIONS | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CONGREGATION OF THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY | £34.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| MATER ECCLESIAE CIO | £354k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD ("RCCG") MAJESTY COURT | £217k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHARITIES FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES ADMINISTERED IN CONNEXION WITH THE SISTERS OF THE HOLY TRINITY | £143k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |