THE CHARITY OF THE SISTERS OF CHRIST CIO
The Congregation of the Sisters of Christ, an international Religious Congregation, has two communities in England, in Sittingbourne and London. The activities of the sisters fall into three primary areas: a wide range of social and pastoral work, caring for the older sisters who have given their lives to helping others and contributing each year to support the mission of sisters overseas.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE FOR SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL ADVANCE THE RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER CHARITABLE WORK FOR THE TIME BEING CARRIED ON BY OR UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE CONGREGATION AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME, WITH THE CONSENT OF THE SUPERIOR GENERAL, THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £89,916 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £9,183,460 to £9,093,544. The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity relies on income from pensions and investments to support its activities and maintain sufficient reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to retain sufficient reserves to do this.”
“The major asset of the charity is the sisters and a principal activity of the Charity is to provide for their welfare and enable them to work towards fulfilling its objectives.”
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/08/2024)
Trustees
- SISTER JOYCE ANN BONEchair
- Sister Margaret Mary McCormick B.Ed
- Sister Marie Christine Marguerite Marcelle LANDRY
- Sister Rogeline Rahenimanantsoa
- Sister XXX Ramoravelo
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £315k | £630k |
| 31/12/2023 | £309k | £623k |
| 31/12/2022 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is THE CHARITY OF THE SISTERS OF CHRIST CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £89,916 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £9,183,460 to £9,093,544. The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity relies on income from pensions and investments to support its activities and maintain sufficient reserves. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Williams Chartered Accountants.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SISTERS OF THE CROSS AND PASSION | 1 | £19.9m |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREAT BRITAIN | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY CIO
- THE DAUGHTERS OF JESUS CIO
- CONGREGATION OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT CIO
- THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF PEACE CIO
- THE SISTERS OF THE POOR CHILD JESUS
- TRUST PROPERTY HELD IN CONNECTION WITH THE ENGLISH PROVINCE OF THE CONGREGATION OF CHRISTIAN BROTHERS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHARITY OF THE SISTERS OF CHRIST CIO | £315k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY CIO | £2.7m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE DAUGHTERS OF JESUS CIO | £571k | — | 0 | unclear | 13.2% | no doubt |
| CONGREGATION OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT CIO | £1.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF PEACE CIO | £2.1m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SISTERS OF THE POOR CHILD JESUS | £295k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |