THE SISTERS OF CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTION (ST. GILDAS) CIO
The general objects of the charity during the period were the advancement of the religious and other charitable work carried on by the Sisters of Christian Instruction (St Gildas). This includes the maintenance and support of the sisters to enable them to live out their faith and to put that faith into practice through a variety of religious and other
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves of £420,135 are in line with the trustees' policy target of eighteen to twenty-four months' ongoing expenditure. The charity reported a net expenditure of £35,991 for the year, driven by a net investment loss of £48,571, while total income was £328,983. The trustees concluded that the charity has sufficient resources to meet its liabilities as they fall due.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider that, given the nature of the charity’s work, the level of free reserves should be approximately equal to eighteen to twenty-four months’ ongoing expenditure.” — page 11
“In the prior year, the charity received a donation from the Congregational charity in Ireland of £422,924 following the sale of a property by that charity. Sister Odile Mahé and Sister Anne Hogan are both trustees of the Congregational charity in Ireland. There have been no donations for year ended 31 August 2025.” — page 36
“Other than the above and the donations received from trustees disclosed in note 6 to these accounts there were no related party transactions requiring disclosure.” — page 36
“In the prior year, the charity received a donation from the Congregational charity in Ireland of £422,924 following the sale of a property by that charity. Sister Odile Mahé and Sister Anne Hogan are both trustees of the Congregational charity in Ireland. There have been no donations for year ended 31 August 2025.” — page 36
“Other than the above and the donations received from trustees disclosed in note 6 to these accounts there were no related party transactions requiring disclosure.” — page 36
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/06/2018)
Trustees
- SISTER A HOGAN
- SISTER E MCNIFF
- SISTER O MAHE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £329k | £316k |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.0m | £428k |
| 31/08/2023 | £266k | £387k |
| 31/08/2022 | £238k | £317k |
| 31/08/2021 | £238k | £230k |
Common questions
Is THE SISTERS OF CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTION (ST. GILDAS) CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves of £420,135 are in line with the trustees' policy target of eighteen to twenty-four months' ongoing expenditure. The charity reported a net expenditure of £35,991 for the year, driven by a net investment loss of £48,571, while total income was £328,983. The trustees concluded that the charity has sufficient resources to meet its liabilities as they fall due. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.