THE SOCIETY OF THE DIVINE WORD
CARING FOR ELDERLY RETIRED MEMBERS: PASTORAL CARE AND SUPPORT IN ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISHES: SUPPORT AND CARE OF OVERSEAS MEMBERS STUDYING IN UK: SUPPORT OF MEMBER'S WORK IN OVERSEAS CHARITIES: HOSPITALITY FOR VISITING MEMBERS AND GUESTS FROM OVERSEAS: FUNDING FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL PROJECTS OVERSEAS: DONATIONS AND SUPPORT TO VARIOUS UK CHARITIES.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves stood at £10,645,719, comprising £8,929,012 in unrestricted free reserves. The trustees consider the financial position satisfactory and report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity operates on a defined contribution pension scheme with no disclosed pension deficit.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the trustees to maintain reserves at a sufficient level for the Society to continue its activities and to cover present and future costs of providing for its members, many of whom are now elderly.” — page 6
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (06/09/2021)
Trustees
- Rev Eamonn Donnellychair
- Rev Nicodemus Lobo Ratu
- Rev. Gerhard Osthues
- Sanjeeb Xaxa Fr.
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £340k | £268k |
| 31/12/2023 | £328k | £239k |
| 31/12/2022 | £266k | £235k |
| 31/12/2021 | £293k | £304k |
| 31/12/2020 | £250k | £184k |
Common questions
Is THE SOCIETY OF THE DIVINE WORD financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total reserves stood at £10,645,719, comprising £8,929,012 in unrestricted free reserves. The trustees consider the financial position satisfactory and report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity operates on a defined contribution pension scheme with no disclosed pension deficit. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by AAB Group Accountants Limited.
Who funds THE SOCIETY OF THE DIVINE WORD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SOCIETY OF THE DIVINE WORD as a grant recipient include THE LITTLE WAY ASSOCIATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE LITTLE WAY ASSOCIATION | FY2024 | £6k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| Waterside Community Fund | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- THE BRITISH ISLES PROVINCE OF THE CONGREGATION OF SISTERS OF CHARITY OF JESUS AND MARY
- INSTITUTE OF CHARITY
- WORCESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE LIMITED
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH DORE
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF DIBDEN
- TRUST PROPERTY HELD IN CONNEXION WITH THE SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF BORDEAUX
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SOCIETY OF THE DIVINE WORD | £340k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH ISLES PROVINCE OF THE CONGREGATION OF SISTERS OF CHARITY OF JESUS AND MARY | £2.8m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| INSTITUTE OF CHARITY | £1.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WORCESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE LIMITED | £10.6m | above £60,000 | 3 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH DORE | £403k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF DIBDEN | £352k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |