THE COMMUNITY OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN AT WANTAGE
To advance the Christian religion for the benefit of the public, in particular through maintaining St Mary's Convent Wantage and sustaining the religious community there, and promoting the religious life generally; for public benefit, to support education through projects with an Anglican character or an Anglican partner; to assist and support projects for vulnerable women suffering from illness.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds significant pooled investment funds valued at £12,338,472 as of 30 September 2025. The document details restricted funds for specific charitable purposes, including support for CSMV Associates, CSMV Oblates, and work in India and Africa. No information is provided regarding unrestricted reserves, total income, or total expenditure to assess overall financial health.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Alison Jesticochair
- Gordon Joyner
- Michele Annette Cynthia Foot
- Professor Pauline M Rudd
- Rev Peter John Groves
- Rev Philippa Judith White
- Sister Elizabeth Jane Tweddle
- Sue Scane
- Venerable Christine Allsopp
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £380k | £1.8m |
| 30/09/2024 | £365k | £1.8m |
| 30/09/2023 | £338k | £1.8m |
| 30/09/2022 | £376k | £1.8m |
| 30/09/2021 | £287k | £1.8m |
Common questions
Is THE COMMUNITY OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN AT WANTAGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds significant pooled investment funds valued at £12,338,472 as of 30 September 2025. The document details restricted funds for specific charitable purposes, including support for CSMV Associates, CSMV Oblates, and work in India and Africa. No information is provided regarding unrestricted reserves, total income, or total expenditure to assess overall financial health.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £30k |
| COMMUNITY OF THE HOLY CROSS | 1 | £1k |
| SION COLLEGE | 1 | £900 |
Charities like this
- ST. MARY'S CONVENT AND NURSING HOME (CHISWICK)
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL WANTAGE
- COMMUNITY OF ST MARY AT THE CROSS
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY WITH CHRIST CHURCH, WANSTEAD
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARGARET'S WARNHAM
- THE SOCIETY OF MARY AND MARTHA
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE COMMUNITY OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN AT WANTAGE | £380k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST. MARY'S CONVENT AND NURSING HOME (CHISWICK) | £4.7m | £151,038 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL WANTAGE | £208k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY OF ST MARY AT THE CROSS | £2.7m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 3 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY WITH CHRIST CHURCH, WANSTEAD | £656k | £8,274 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARGARET'S WARNHAM | £142k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |