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)

The Sisters serve people of all cultures, religions and creeds with particular emphasis on those who are vulnerable in any way or suffering from poverty and injustice. Such as, Worship and Prayer, Social and Pastoral Work, Caring for Members of the Congregation, Overseas Missionary Work

Causes: The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts

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.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

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).

Property (HM Land Registry)

18 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (14 freehold); recorded price paid £675k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

CQC provider record: The Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul CIO — Registered, 2 registered locations, 1 regulated activity.charity number confirmed by CQC CQC record

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook

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).

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 3.7% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).

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Trustees · trustee networks

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?

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. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL CIO£2.7m——unclear—no doubt
TRUST PROPERTY HELD IN CONNEXION WITH THE SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF BORDEAUX FY2024£1.5m—0within—no doubt
THE SISTERS OF THE POOR CHILD JESUS FY2025£295k—0unclear—no doubt
CONGREGATION OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT CIO FY2024£1.3m—0above—no doubt
CONGREGATION OF THE MISSION (THE VINCENTIAN FATHERS) FY2024£323k—0unclear—no doubt
THE COMMUNITY OF ST JOHN BAPTIST GENERAL PURPOSES CIO FY2025£234kUnder £60,0000above—no doubt

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