CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION)
The charitable work of the Society includes:a) the promotion maintenance and support of the Society and its members including the education of those membersb) the relief of poverty and c) the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves total £32,166,062, which exceeds the stated policy target of twelve months' expenditure. The independent auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis is appropriate and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to ensure that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained as liquid assets at a minimum level equivalent to twelve month’s expenditure (inclusive of Herbert House).” — page 7
“During the year the charity paid over £925,842 (2024: £596,014) in donations to support the Charity for St Joseph's Missionary Society (Generalate) mission activities.” — page 25
“During the year Bro E Slawinski, a trustee of the charity, sold his vehicle to the charity for £4,781, representing its market value at the date of sale.” — page 20
“During the year the charity paid over £925,842 (2024: £596,014) in donations to support the Charity for St Joseph's Missionary Society (Generalate) mission activities.” — page 25
“During the year Bro E Slawinski, a trustee of the charity, sold his vehicle to the charity for £4,781, representing its market value at the date of sale.” — page 20
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Bro. EDWARD SLAWINSKI
- Rev Christopher Hancock MHM JCD
- Rev DERMOT BYRNE
- Rev STEPHEN J BOTTO
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £2.2m | £2.9m |
| 31/12/2024 | £2.4m | £2.6m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.2m | £2.5m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.2m | £2.3m |
| 31/12/2021 | £2.3m | £2.3m |
Common questions
Is CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves total £32,166,062, which exceeds the stated policy target of twelve months' expenditure. The independent auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis is appropriate and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Robson Laidler Accountants Limited.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION) | £2.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (GENERALATE) | £3.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOCIETY OF THE SACRED HEART CIO | £2.4m | — | 3 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIETY OF MARY (MARIST FATHERS) CIO | £798k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES ADMINISTERED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOCIETY OF AFRICAN MISSIONS | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | £4.4m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |