THE CONGREGATION OF THE DAUGHTERS OF PROVIDENCE OF SAINT BRIEUC
We carry out work in the community, serving those who need us, providing comfort and assisting them in a changing and challenging environment. We work in parishes and hospitals visiting the sick and housebound, counselling the bereaved in person and by phone. We encourage singers and musicians of all ages to deepen their faith by worshipping together.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £851,567, which significantly exceed its stated policy target of £160,000. The accounts state that free reserves were considerably higher than policy parameters due to unrealised surpluses in the investment portfolio, indicating a strong financial position with no material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have established a policy to have a minimum free reserve of approximately one year’s outgoing resources, which equates to £160,000.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/05/2026)
Trustees
- SISTER ANNE MARIE FREARSONchair
- Lydia Goldsmith
- Patrick Goldsmith MA Hons
- SEAN DUNNE
- SISTER ALBERTINE OSTI
- SISTER MARY BERNADETTE LARKIN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £176k | £165k |
| 30/06/2024 | £155k | £160k |
Common questions
Is THE CONGREGATION OF THE DAUGHTERS OF PROVIDENCE OF SAINT BRIEUC financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £851,567, which significantly exceed its stated policy target of £160,000. The accounts state that free reserves were considerably higher than policy parameters due to unrealised surpluses in the investment portfolio, indicating a strong financial position with no material uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ENGLISH REGION OF THE DAUGHTERS OF MARY AND JOSEPH CIO | 1 | £86k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CONGREGATION OF THE DAUGHTERS OF PROVIDENCE OF SAINT BRIEUC | £176k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CONGREGATION OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT CIO | £1.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HANDMAIDS OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS. H.H.C.J. | £242k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| DAUGHTERS OF MARY AND JOSEPH CONGREGATION FUND CIO | £245k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SISTERS OF THE POOR CHILD JESUS | £295k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CONGREGATION OF THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY | £34.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |