THE COMMUNITY OF ST JOHN BAPTIST GENERAL PURPOSES CIO
Today's charitable work, through prayer and finance, will still lean towards women and children's needs. In addition, the Apostolic Mission finds expression, according to the gifts and opportunities of the Sisters, in furthering the kingdom of heaven on earth by works of mercy and mission.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £4,794,645, which the trustees consider adequate for their purpose, including the lifetime care of remaining sisters. The charity is in a 'spend-out' situation with plans to end within four years, transferring assets to supported charities. Despite a net expenditure loss of £1,368,737 due to investment losses and grant payments, the charity confirms it has adequate resources to continue for the next four years.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee earned more than £60,000 during the current or prior year.” — page 16
“The Trustees consider that the net funds are entirely adequate for their purpose and in accordance with their reserves policy. Having regard to the fact that the principal responsibility of the Charity is to undergird the care of the remaining sisters, Trustees have ensured that there are sufficient funds available to meet this lifetime commitment.”
“Barry Lynch and Carol Wotherspoon, trustees of The Community of St John Baptist General Purposes CIO (CSJB), were also trustees of The Clewer Initiative until 5 November 2024. During the year CSJB paid £158,279 to The Clewer Initiative in the form of grants payable” — page 20
“Barry Lynch is also trustee of The Medaille Trust. During the year CSJB paid £906,178 to The Medaille Trust in the form of grants payable” — page 20
“Barry Lynch and Carol Wotherspoon, trustees of The Community of St John Baptist General Purposes CIO (CSJB), were also trustees of The Clewer Initiative until 5 November 2024. During the year CSJB paid £158,279 to The Clewer Initiative in the form of grants payable” — page 20
“Barry Lynch is also trustee of The Medaille Trust. During the year CSJB paid £906,178 to The Medaille Trust in the form of grants payable” — page 20
“Barry Lynch and Carol Wotherspoon, trustees of The Community of St John Baptist General Purposes CIO (CSJB), were also trustees of The Clewer Initiative until 5 November 2024. During the year CSJB paid £158,279 to The Clewer Initiative in the form of grants payable” — page 20
“Barry Lynch is also trustee of The Medaille Trust. During the year CSJB paid £906,178 to The Medaille Trust in the form of grants payable” — page 20
“Barry Lynch and Carol Wotherspoon, trustees of The Community of St John Baptist General Purposes CIO (CSJB), were also trustees of The Clewer Initiative until 5 November 2024. During the year CSJB paid £158,279 to The Clewer Initiative in the form of grants payable” — page 20
“Barry Lynch is also trustee of The Medaille Trust. During the year CSJB paid £906,178 to The Medaille Trust in the form of grants payable” — page 20
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2021)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (30/03/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (22/09/2021)
- Received assets from another charity (08/04/2019)
- Received assets from another charity (05/04/2019)
Trustees
- CAROL WOTHERSPOON
- Dr BARRY LYNCH
- Rev LISTER TONGE
- Rev MARY EDITH BRITT
- Rev PETER VINEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £234k | £1.6m |
| 30/06/2024 | £222k | £1.6m |
| 30/06/2023 | £224k | £1.5m |
| 30/06/2022 | £263k | £1.8m |
| 30/06/2021 | £587k | £1.1m |
Common questions
Is THE COMMUNITY OF ST JOHN BAPTIST GENERAL PURPOSES CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £4,794,645, which the trustees consider adequate for their purpose, including the lifetime care of remaining sisters. The charity is in a 'spend-out' situation with plans to end within four years, transferring assets to supported charities. Despite a net expenditure loss of £1,368,737 due to investment losses and grant payments, the charity confirms it has adequate resources to continue for the next four years. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE COMMUNITY OF ST JOHN BAPTIST GENERAL PURPOSES CIO earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE J VAN MARS FOUNDATION | 1 | £93k |
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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 COMMUNITY OF ST JOHN BAPTIST GENERAL PURPOSES CIO | £234k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY CIO | £2.7m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL CIO | £2.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CONGREGATION OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT CIO | £1.3m | — | 0 | above | — | 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 |