THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF PEACE CIO
We ensure the continuing welfare and care of all Congregation members. We support charitable activities in the UK, USA, El Salvador and Haiti: education, health benefits, homeless shelters, asylum seekers, trafficked persons, parish and hospital ministries, women, multi-faith groups, social justice, human rights, environmental issues, housing for Haitians and responding to crises as they arise.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £152,678 for the year, primarily driven by investment losses of £227,936, despite generating £2,072,686 in total income. Per the trustees' report, free reserves are considered adequate and slightly in excess of the stated policy target of 24 to 30 months' expenditure, supported by a designated retirement fund of £8,562,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider that, given the nature of the charity’s work and its commitments, the level of free reserves should be equal to approximately 24 to 30 months’ expenditure.” — page 26
“During the year, contributions amounting to £190,627 (2024: £186,244) were made to the Generalate of the Congregation.” — page 55
“During the year the charity received an amount of £46,490 (2024: £nil) from the Generalate of the Congregation to cover Generalate expenses incurred by the charity.” — page 55
“During the year, contributions amounting to £190,627 (2024: £186,244) were made to the Generalate of the Congregation.” — page 55
“During the year the charity received an amount of £46,490 (2024: £nil) from the Generalate of the Congregation to cover Generalate expenses incurred by the charity.” — page 55
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Sister Andrea Nenzel, CSJP — Congregation Leader
- Sister Susan Francois, CSJP — Assistant Congregation Leader
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/03/2020)
Trustees
- SISTER HANNAH MCGOWAN ROONEY
- SISTER MARGARET REDMOND
- Sister Ann Helen Byrne
- Sister Susan Francois
- Sister Terry Donohue
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £2.1m | £2.0m |
| 30/06/2024 | £865k | £1.8m |
| 30/06/2023 | £871k | £1.5m |
| 30/06/2022 | £844k | £1.1m |
| 30/06/2021 | £1.2m | £845k |
Common questions
Is THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF PEACE CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £152,678 for the year, primarily driven by investment losses of £227,936, despite generating £2,072,686 in total income. Per the trustees' report, free reserves are considered adequate and slightly in excess of the stated policy target of 24 to 30 months' expenditure, supported by a designated retirement fund of £8,562,000. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ENGLISH REGION OF THE DAUGHTERS OF MARY AND JOSEPH CIO | 1 | £86k |
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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 SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF PEACE CIO | £2.1m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY CIO | £2.7m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| TRUSTEES FOR THE CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF CHARITY OF. NEVERS | £336k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CONGREGATION OF LA SAINTE UNION DES SACRES COEURS UK CIO | £1.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SISTERS OF MERCY, GRAVESEND, KENT | £637k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TRUST PROPERTY HELD IN CONNEXION WITH THE SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF BORDEAUX | £1.5m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |