Mary Ward Loreto UK
Promotion of awareness of human trafficking, its causes, manifestations and adverse consequences. To contribute to the prevention and relief of suffering of anyone who may have been a victim of human trafficking.
Objects
THE OBJECT FOR WHICH THE CHARITY IS ESTABLISHED IS TO PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS (AS SET OUT IN THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND SUBSEQUENT UNITED NATIONS CONVENTIONS AND DECLARATIONS) ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD BY ALL OR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEANS:(1) THE PROMOTION OF AWARENESS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, ITS CAUSES, MANIFESTATIONS, AND ITS DESTRUCTIVE EFFECTS AND ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES, INCLUDING WITHIN LOCATIONS WHEREVER POTENTIAL VICTIMS MAY ORIGINATE;(2) TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF HUMAN SUFFERING OF ANYONE WHO MAY HAVE BEEN THE VICTIM OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, IN PARTICULAR THROUGH THE PROVISION OF IMMEDIATE SUPPORT INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES AND LEGAL AID, TO THE VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING;(3) TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL AND OTHER HARDSHIP OF ANYONE WHO MAY HAVE BEEN THE VICTIM OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, IN PARTICULAR THROUGH ASSISTANCE WITH REPATRIATION, HOUSING AND SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY RE-INTEGRATION;(4) TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE RESEARCH AND ADVANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT REGARDING ALL ASPECTS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING;(5) TO REDUCE AND ERADICATE HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN ALL ITS ASPECTS, INCLUDING THE PROMOTION OF MEANS BY WHICH TO COMBAT MODERN SLAVERY;(6) TO PARTNER WITH OTHER ORGANISATIONS WHO HAVE SIMILAR OBJECTIVES AND TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THEIR WORK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated with unrestricted funds of £10,492 at the end of the financial year, having incurred a net deficit as expenditure (£130,391) exceeded receipts (£125,473). The charity has no employed staff and relies on trustees and volunteers, with financial management assisted on a pro-bono basis. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“We modified our policy on employment of outside contractors and submitted a serious incident report to the Charities Commission.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 6
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 3
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 6
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Anne Melda Bannister
- Barbara Hungin Mrs
- Dr Hilary Anne Cashman
- Dr Mary Imelda McHugh
- Sister Frances Orchard
- Sister Imelda Mary Magdalen Poole
- Sue Perkins Mrs
- William John Morrell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £141k | £130k |
| 31/12/2024 | £130k | £123k |
| 31/12/2023 | £101k | £107k |
| 31/12/2022 | £14k | £576 |
| 31/12/2021 | £1k | £48 |
Common questions
Is Mary Ward Loreto UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated with unrestricted funds of £10,492 at the end of the financial year, having incurred a net deficit as expenditure (£130,391) exceeded receipts (£125,473). The charity has no employed staff and relies on trustees and volunteers, with financial management assisted on a pro-bono basis. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Mary Ward Loreto UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Mary Ward Loreto UK as a grant recipient include SISTERS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CIO, SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SISTERS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CIO | FY2025 | £5k | to support work against trafficking |
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | FY2024 | £5k | General donations - other |
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | FY2025 | £5k | General donations – other Institutions |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SAMWORTH FOUNDATION | 2 | £85k |
| COUTTS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.5m |
| THE LANKELLYCHASE FOUNDATION | 1 | £180k |
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £120k |
| THE BROMLEY TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| TRIBE FREEDOM FOUNDATION | 1 | £45k |
| SMALLWOOD TRUST | 1 | £42k |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
Charities like this
- HUMAN TRAFFICKING FOUNDATION
- MLD UK
- THE VOICE OF DOMESTIC WORKERS
- HER EQUALITY RIGHTS AND AUTONOMY
- THE LAWTON TRUST LIMITED
- THE BRETT FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ward Loreto UK | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING FOUNDATION | £250k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MLD UK | £28k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE VOICE OF DOMESTIC WORKERS | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HER EQUALITY RIGHTS AND AUTONOMY | £60k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE LAWTON TRUST LIMITED | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |