FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES OF MARY UK CIO
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £363,214 for the year, driven by total expenditure exceeding total income. The trustees consider the level of free reserves to be adequate to provide care for sisters and pursue charitable objectives, with no material uncertainties regarding going concern identified by the auditors.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the trustees’ aim to ensure that sufficient funds are generated to be able to provide a proper level of care for sisters of all ages as they need it. The trustees consider that the level of free reserves is adequate but not excessive and will enable them to care for their elderly sisters as well as pursue successfully their charitable objectives.” — page 24
“During the year, the charity paid a donation to the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary Generalate CIO of £195,000 (2024: £1,745,000). In addition £500,000 (2024: nil) was received from the same charity in the year.” — page 57
“During the year to 31 December 2025, the charity made donations to the Irish charity of £209,849 (2024: £540,667).” — page 57
“During the year, the charity paid a donation to the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary Generalate CIO of £195,000 (2024: £1,745,000). In addition £500,000 (2024: nil) was received from the same charity in the year.” — page 57
“During the year to 31 December 2025, the charity made donations to the Irish charity of £209,849 (2024: £540,667).” — page 57
“During the year, the charity paid a donation to the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary Generalate CIO of £195,000 (2024: £1,745,000). In addition £500,000 (2024: nil) was received from the same charity in the year.” — page 57
“During the year to 31 December 2025, the charity made donations to the Irish charity of £209,849 (2024: £540,667).” — page 57
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "above" (FY2024) to "within" (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (21/03/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (19/03/2025)
Trustees
- Sister Alberta Forson
- Sister Elzbieta Maria Walkowiak
- Sister Helen Fennell
- Sister Hilde Vantomme
- Sister Loetitia Marie-Noelle Chevallier
- Sister Mary Brigid Fitzpatrick
- Sister Mary Rose Dornan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £2.4m | £2.8m |
| 31/12/2024 | £6.2m | £5.9m |
| 31/12/2023 | £12.3m | £3.8m |
Common questions
Is FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES OF MARY UK CIO financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £363,214 for the year, driven by total expenditure exceeding total income. The trustees consider the level of free reserves to be adequate to provide care for sisters and pursue charitable objectives, with no material uncertainties regarding going concern identified by the auditors. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
Who funds FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES OF MARY UK CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES OF MARY UK CIO as a grant recipient include FMM GENERALATE UK CIO.
Shared trustees with funders
- Sister Helen Fennell — trustee here and at FMM GENERALATE UK CIO
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FMM GENERALATE UK CIO | FY2023 | £1.7m |
| FMM GENERALATE UK CIO | FY2025 | £500k |