COMMUNITY OF ST MARY AT THE CROSS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £655,158 for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by a loss in the care home and convent activities. Despite this deficit, the charity holds substantial net assets of £15.5 million, with unrestricted funds at £15.4 million, and the trustees confirm sufficient resources to meet liabilities as they fall due.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received emoluments between £80,000 and £89,999 during the year” — page 24
“One employee received emoluments between £60,000 and £69,999 during the year (2024: two employees). One employee received emoluments between £70,000 and £79,999 during the year (2024: one employee). One employee received emoluments between £80,000 and £89,999 during the year (2024: no employees).” — page 24
“The Trustees have accumulated reserves as an endowment to support both the Care Home and the Community. These reserves are essential for generating income to sustain the members of the Community, fund charitable activities, and provide a subsidy to ensure the continued quality of care at the Care Home. The amount held in reserves is regularly reviewed to ensure it remains adequate to meet the ongoing needs of the charity’s work.” — page 8
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- Community of St Mary at the Cross: Good
Trustees
- DAME MARY THERESE ZELENTchair
- Denise Patricia Cooper
- JOHN STEPHEN RINGGUTH
- James Cautley Stewart-Smith
- Rev PAUL MICHAEL REECE
- The Right Reverend Peter William Wheatley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £2.7m | £3.2m |
| 30/06/2024 | £2.8m | £3.5m |
| 30/06/2023 | £2.3m | £2.9m |
| 30/06/2022 | £2.4m | £2.7m |
| 30/06/2021 | £2.2m | £2.5m |
Common questions
Is COMMUNITY OF ST MARY AT THE CROSS financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £655,158 for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by a loss in the care home and convent activities. Despite this deficit, the charity holds substantial net assets of £15.5 million, with unrestricted funds at £15.4 million, and the trustees confirm sufficient resources to meet liabilities as they fall due. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of COMMUNITY OF ST MARY AT THE CROSS earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band, and 3 employees earned over £60,000.