ST. TERESA'S HOME CIO

Registered charity 1189921 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

To relieve sickness by reason of age,ill health or disability.Our aim is to provide a happy ,homely,relaxed atmosphere where the Residents are cared for until the end of their days . All staff are encouraged to work to maintain a high professional standard of care ensuring the dignity of each individual is upheld. The individual is supported & enabled to maintain their Independence.

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Latest income
£1.7m
Latest spending
£1.6m
Registered
2020
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £51,319 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by increased care fees and investment gains. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £782,609 are considered adequate and consistent with the stated policy of holding six to twelve months' expenditure, although they are at the lower end of that range. The trustees concluded there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: six to twelve months’ expenditure (held: £783k)
“The trustees consider that, given the nature of the charity’s work, the level of free reserves should be approximately equal to six to twelve months’ expenditure.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Two trustees received remuneration totalling £68,458.
“Two of the trustees received remuneration totalling £68,458 (2024 - £67,820) directly from the Home in respect of their services.” — page 25
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: St Teresa’s Home CIO contributed £86,583 to St Anne’s in recognition of the services provided by members of the Congregation of the Sisters of St Anne.
“St Teresa’s Home CIO contributed £86,583 (2024 - £84,279) to St Anne’s in recognition of the services provided by members of the Congregation of the Sisters of St Anne;” — page 28
“St Teresa’s Home CIO received £14,581 (2024 - £22,953) from the Congregation of the Sisters of St Anne Charitable Trust towards the cost of residents fees for a member of the St Anne’s Congregation;” — page 28
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: St Teresa’s Home CIO received £14,581 from the Congregation of the Sisters of St Anne Charitable Trust towards the cost of residents fees for a member of the St Anne’s Congregation.
“St Teresa’s Home CIO contributed £86,583 (2024 - £84,279) to St Anne’s in recognition of the services provided by members of the Congregation of the Sisters of St Anne;” — page 28
“St Teresa’s Home CIO received £14,581 (2024 - £22,953) from the Congregation of the Sisters of St Anne Charitable Trust towards the cost of residents fees for a member of the St Anne’s Congregation;” — page 28
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: St Teresa’s Home CIO received £780 for provision of meals to members of the Congregation of the Sisters of St Anne.
“St Teresa’s Home CIO contributed £86,583 (2024 - £84,279) to St Anne’s in recognition of the services provided by members of the Congregation of the Sisters of St Anne;” — page 28
“St Teresa’s Home CIO received £14,581 (2024 - £22,953) from the Congregation of the Sisters of St Anne Charitable Trust towards the cost of residents fees for a member of the St Anne’s Congregation;” — page 28
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

CQC provider record: St. Teresa's Home CIO — Registered, 1 registered location, 2 regulated activities, last inspected 12/01/2023.charity number confirmed by CQC CQC record

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Total income
£1.7m
Total spending
£1.6m
Cost of raising funds
£11k
Reserves (reported)
£783k
Employees
38

Reported reserves equal ~5.8 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (99% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.7% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).

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Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Merton

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£1.7m£1.6m
31/03/2024£1.6m£1.6m
31/03/2023£1.4m£1.5m
31/03/2022£2.5m£502k
31/03/2021£0£0

Common questions

Is ST. TERESA'S HOME CIO financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £51,319 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by increased care fees and investment gains. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £782,609 are considered adequate and consistent with the stated policy of holding six to twelve months' expenditure, although they are at the lower end of that range. The trustees concluded there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
ST. TERESA'S HOME CIO£1.7m——within—no doubt
ST CHRISTOPHER'S HOMES FY2024£3.3m—0unclear—no doubt
New Forest Care Homes Ltd FY2024£1.8m£60,001 - £70,0001below—no doubt
EOTHEN HOMES LIMITED FY2025£6.5m——unclear—no doubt
BERNHARD BARON CARE HOME FY2025£3.1m——unclear—no doubt
THE BICKHAM HOME FY2025£1.2m—0above—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.