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THE DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL CIO

Registered charity 1204513 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also registered in Scotland as SC052894 (OSCR)

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Latest income
£2.7m
Latest spending
£5.8m
Registered
2023
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total reserves stood at £29.6 million, with free reserves amounting to £1.9 million against an annual expenditure of £5.8 million. The Trustees consider these free reserves to be adequate and in accordance with their stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net movement in funds of approximately £2.8 million for the year, largely driven by investment performance and operational costs.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three to six months expenditure (held: £1.9m)
“The Trustees consider that, given the nature of the Charity’s work, the level of free reserves for the CIO should be equivalent to between three and six months expenditure or between £1.5 million and £2.9 million.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation from Charitable Trust
“During the year £60,000 (2024 – £80,000) was donated by the Charitable Trust to the CIO.” — page 66
“Gifts in kind amounting to £98,000 (2024 – £98,000) representing facilities and staff costs were donated to the Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul Services.” — page 66
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Gifts in kind to Services
“During the year £60,000 (2024 – £80,000) was donated by the Charitable Trust to the CIO.” — page 66
“Gifts in kind amounting to £98,000 (2024 – £98,000) representing facilities and staff costs were donated to the Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul Services.” — page 66
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Rent from The Louise Project
“During the year £60,000 (2024 – £80,000) was donated by the Charitable Trust to the CIO.” — page 66
“Gifts in kind amounting to £98,000 (2024 – £98,000) representing facilities and staff costs were donated to the Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul Services.” — page 66
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Daughters of Charity St Vincent de Paul (matched by registered charity number).

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)

Total income
£2.7m
Total spending
£5.8m
Cost of raising funds
£97k
Reserves (reported)
£1.9m
Employees
106

Reported reserves equal ~3.8 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

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Trustees

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

Operates in: Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£2.7m£5.8m
31/12/2024£36.8m£6.1m

Common questions

Is THE DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL CIO financially healthy?

The accounts state that total reserves stood at £29.6 million, with free reserves amounting to £1.9 million against an annual expenditure of £5.8 million. The Trustees consider these free reserves to be adequate and in accordance with their stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net movement in funds of approximately £2.8 million for the year, largely driven by investment performance and operational costs. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.