MISSIONARY SISTERS OF OUR LADY OF AFRICA CIO
The aim of the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa (also known as the White Sisters) is to support the religious and other charitable works carried on by the members of the Congregation.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased to £235,611 while total expenditure rose to £300,017, resulting in a net deficit of £64,406 for the year. Despite this shortfall, the trustees confirm the charity can meet its obligations for the foreseeable future, supported by significant investment assets valued at over £4.9 million. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of approximately £5.5 million, which the trustees consider sufficient to fulfill their obligations to the Sisters.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees therefore consider that reserves and investments must be maintained at a level that will allow them to fulfil their obligations.” — page 8
“The Charity has an investment in Montpelier Court Homes Limited, the owner of the freehold land on which the long leaseholds are situated.” — page 19
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/06/2017)
Trustees
- Sister CATHERINE MURIEL BOOTHchair
- Sister MARIE JEANETTE MCDONALD
- Sister MARIE-ALICE TERRETTAZ
- Sister Daphne Alphonso
- Sister MALGORZATA POPLAWSKA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £236k | £300k |
| 31/12/2024 | £299k | £332k |
| 31/12/2023 | £378k | £368k |
| 31/12/2022 | £218k | £360k |
| 31/12/2021 | £339k | £328k |
Common questions
Is MISSIONARY SISTERS OF OUR LADY OF AFRICA CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased to £235,611 while total expenditure rose to £300,017, resulting in a net deficit of £64,406 for the year. Despite this shortfall, the trustees confirm the charity can meet its obligations for the foreseeable future, supported by significant investment assets valued at over £4.9 million. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of approximately £5.5 million, which the trustees consider sufficient to fulfill their obligations to the Sisters. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Williams Chartered Accountants.
Who funds MISSIONARY SISTERS OF OUR LADY OF AFRICA CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MISSIONARY SISTERS OF OUR LADY OF AFRICA CIO as a grant recipient include CATHOLIC CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHOLIC CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £20k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ENGLISH REGION OF THE DAUGHTERS OF MARY AND JOSEPH CIO | 1 | £86k |
| G M MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE SOCIETY OF MISSIONARIES OF AFRICA (ALSO KNOWN AS THE WHITE FATHERS)
- HOLY GHOST MISSIONARY CONGREGATION
- THE UNION OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY OF GREAT BRITAIN
- SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY CIO
- PALLOTTINE MISSIONARY SISTERS OF THE CATHOLIC APOSTOLATE
- CONGREGATION OF OUR LADY OF THE MISSIONS CIO
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MISSIONARY SISTERS OF OUR LADY OF AFRICA CIO | £236k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIETY OF MISSIONARIES OF AFRICA (ALSO KNOWN AS THE WHITE FATHERS) | £1.4m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HOLY GHOST MISSIONARY CONGREGATION | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE UNION OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY OF GREAT BRITAIN | £5.5m | £80,001 - £85,000 | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY CIO | £2.7m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| PALLOTTINE MISSIONARY SISTERS OF THE CATHOLIC APOSTOLATE | £3.0m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |