THE CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF ST MARY OF NAMUR CIO

Registered charity 1178092 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The object of the CIO is the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion through the religious and other charitable work of the Congregation as the Trustees with the approval of the Regional Superior shall from time to time think fit.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Religious Activities · Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity · Get email alerts

Latest income
£425k
Latest spending
£428k
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total reserves stood at £9.52m, with unrestricted general funds of £645,326 representing approximately 18 months of recurring expenditure, which is within the trustees' policy of holding one to three years' worth of expenditure. The charity reported a net increase in funds of £534,099 for the year, driven by significant investment gains of £536,849, while operational expenditure slightly exceeded operational income.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: The document states trustees are members of the Congregation and their living expenses are borne by the charity, but explicitly states 'No trustee received any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses in connection with their duties as trustees.' It also notes trustees donated £68,964 to the charity. No specific transaction amount is disclosed as a payment *to* a trustee, only expenses borne *on behalf* of them which are consistent with other members.
“As members of the Congregation, while their living and personal expenses are borne by the charity, they receive no remuneration or reimbursement of expenses in connection with their duties as trustees or key management personnel.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Mitchell Charlesworth (Audit) Limited. Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

4 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (4 freehold); recorded price paid £440k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/09/2025£425k£428k
30/09/2024£457k£397k
30/09/2023£422k£400k
30/09/2022£415k£362k
30/09/2021£389k£440k

Common questions

Is THE CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF ST MARY OF NAMUR CIO financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total reserves stood at £9.52m, with unrestricted general funds of £645,326 representing approximately 18 months of recurring expenditure, which is within the trustees' policy of holding one to three years' worth of expenditure. The charity reported a net increase in funds of £534,099 for the year, driven by significant investment gains of £536,849, while operational expenditure slightly exceeded operational income. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Mitchell Charlesworth (Audit) Limited.