URSULINE SISTERS BRENTWOOD CIO
The objects of the CIO are:(1) 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 Congregation Leader shall from time to time think fit; and(2) if at any time there shall cease to be a Congregation Leader then for the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion through such other lawful
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total net assets increased significantly to £22,589,861, driven largely by a surplus on the disposal of land. The trustees report that the charity has sufficient resources to meet its future financial obligations and commitments.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees’ reserves policy has historically been to maintain a level of free reserves approximately equal to six months’ operating expenditure in order to provide for contingencies, equating to approximately £300,000 - £350,000.” — page 11
“One trustee was reimbursed travel expenses totalling £176 in the year in connection with their duties as a trustee (2024 – £219).”
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (FY2024) → 0 (FY2025).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 28/02/2025)
Trustees
- Michael L'Estrangechair
- NICOLINA LYON
- SISTER ANNE SPILBERG OSU
- SISTER MARGARET SOPER
- SISTER NORA known as CLARE KANE
- Susan Diane Cooper
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £16.3m | £2.2m |
| 29/02/2024 | £333k | £1.0m |
| 28/02/2023 | £1.6m | £892k |
| 28/02/2022 | £369k | £885k |
| 28/02/2021 | £514k | £694k |
Common questions
Is URSULINE SISTERS BRENTWOOD CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total net assets increased significantly to £22,589,861, driven largely by a surplus on the disposal of land. The trustees report that the charity has sufficient resources to meet its future financial obligations and commitments. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PONTOON TRUST | 1 | £1.9m |
| KINGS CHURCH DARLINGTON | 1 | £97k |
| COMMISSION APOSTOLIC TRUST LTD | 1 | £23k |
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- JESUITS IN BRITAIN CIO
- THE ENGLISH REGION OF THE DAUGHTERS OF MARY AND JOSEPH CIO
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| URSULINE SISTERS BRENTWOOD CIO | £16.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RELIGIOUS OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF BORDEAUX CIO | £14.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEART OF SAINT JACUT | £238k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| JESUITS IN BRITAIN CIO | £14.7m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ENGLISH REGION OF THE DAUGHTERS OF MARY AND JOSEPH CIO | £1.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MATER ECCLESIAE CIO | £354k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |