SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEART OF SAINT JACUT
The CIO supports the religious and other charitable works carried on by the members of the Congregation.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES WHICH ADVANCE THE RELIGIOUS AND OTHER CHARITABLE WORK FOR THE TIME BEING CARRIED ON BY OR UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE CONGREGATION AS THE TRUSTEES WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE DISTRICT LEADER SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT AND IF SUCH CONGREGATION SHALL CEASE TO EXIST OR SHALL CEASE TO CARRY ON ANY CHARITABLE WORK THEN FOR SUCH LAWFUL CHARITABLE PURPOSES WHICH ADVANCE THE ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIGION AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL SEE FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £1,517,690, which the trustees consider consistent with their policy to hold sufficient funds to cover approximately three years' ongoing expenditure. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £348,953 for the year, driven by significant investment gains, resulting in total net assets of £6,050,669.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider that, given the nature of the charity’s work, the level of free reserves should be sufficient to generate enough income to cover approximately three years’ ongoing expenditure and to provide for contingencies, unevenness in future income and volatility in the value of investments.” — page 8
“One of the charity’s trustees is a member of the Congregation and was a resident in England for part of the year and their living and personal expenses have been borne by the charity.” — page 32
“One of these trustees donates all earnings, pensions and other income to the charity under a Gift Aid compliant Deed of Covenant. During the year, the total amount donated by the trustee to the charity was £34,044 (2024 – £32,614).”
“One of the charity’s trustees is a member of the Congregation and was a resident in England for part of the year and their living and personal expenses have been borne by the charity.” — page 32
“One of these trustees donates all earnings, pensions and other income to the charity under a Gift Aid compliant Deed of Covenant. During the year, the total amount donated by the trustee to the charity was £34,044 (2024 – £32,614).”
“One of the charity’s trustees is a member of the Congregation and was a resident in England for part of the year and their living and personal expenses have been borne by the charity.” — page 32
“One of these trustees donates all earnings, pensions and other income to the charity under a Gift Aid compliant Deed of Covenant. During the year, the total amount donated by the trustee to the charity was £34,044 (2024 – £32,614).”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/11/2020)
Trustees
- Br James Boner OFM Cap
- Father Lijo Jose Payikkattu
- SISTER YVONNE PILARSKI SSCJ
- Sister Edith Cochard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £238k | £193k |
| 31/12/2024 | £215k | £396k |
| 31/12/2023 | £222k | £254k |
| 31/12/2022 | £204k | £254k |
| 31/12/2021 | £191k | £340k |
Common questions
Is SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEART OF SAINT JACUT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £1,517,690, which the trustees consider consistent with their policy to hold sufficient funds to cover approximately three years' ongoing expenditure. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £348,953 for the year, driven by significant investment gains, resulting in total net assets of £6,050,669. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEART OF SAINT JACUT | £238k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SOCIETY OF THE SACRED HEART CIO | £2.4m | — | 3 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE ENGLISH REGION OF THE DAUGHTERS OF MARY AND JOSEPH CIO | £1.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY CIO | £2.7m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| CONGREGATION OF LA SAINTE UNION DES SACRES COEURS UK CIO | £1.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RELIGIOUS OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF BORDEAUX CIO | £14.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |