THE SOCIETY OF ST COLUMBAN FOR FOREIGN MISSIONS
Latest income
£4.4m
Latest spending
£3.3m
Registered
1963
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £23,498,054, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £5,000,000. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £1,103,920 for the year, supported by strong investment returns and donations, while maintaining adequate resources for going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: £5,000,000 (held: £23.5m)
“The Trustees are committed to maintaining the Charity’s unrestricted reserves — the free reserves — ot a minimum level of £5,000,000.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Contributions to American region
“During the year, contributions of £1,708,824 (2024 - £1,855,100) were made from unrestricted funds, At the year end, £101,783 (2024 - £1,910,023) was due to the American region.” — page 39
“During the year, gifts of £168,328 (2024 - £120,656) were disbursed from restricted funds. The amount due to the Central Administration in Hong Kong at the year end was £12,158 (2024 - £8,185).”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Disbursement of restricted gifts to American, Hong Kong and Irish entities
“During the year, contributions of £1,708,824 (2024 - £1,855,100) were made from unrestricted funds, At the year end, £101,783 (2024 - £1,910,023) was due to the American region.” — page 39
“During the year, gifts of £168,328 (2024 - £120,656) were disbursed from restricted funds. The amount due to the Central Administration in Hong Kong at the year end was £12,158 (2024 - £8,185).”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Agency donations to Columban Sisters
“During the year, contributions of £1,708,824 (2024 - £1,855,100) were made from unrestricted funds, At the year end, £101,783 (2024 - £1,910,023) was due to the American region.” — page 39
“During the year, gifts of £168,328 (2024 - £120,656) were disbursed from restricted funds. The amount due to the Central Administration in Hong Kong at the year end was £12,158 (2024 - £8,185).”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Fr. Andrei Paz — Society Leader
- Fr. Peter O’Neill — Society Vicar
- Young In Kim Gregorio — Second Councillor
- Salustino Villalobos Mondragon — Third Councillor
- Fr. John Boles — Columban Director in Britain
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Total income
£4.4m
Total spending
£3.3m
Cost of raising funds
£319k
Reserves (reported)
£9.0m
Employees
20
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (10/07/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (04/09/2019)
Trustees
- Rev John Boleschair
- REVEREND DENIS ALAN VINCENT CARTER SSC
- Rev Patrick Aloysius O'Beirne
- Rev Timothy James Mulroy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £4.4m | £3.3m |
| 31/03/2024 | £4.6m | £3.4m |
| 31/03/2023 | £3.1m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2022 | £3.7m | £3.6m |
| 31/03/2021 | £3.3m | £3.3m |
Common questions
Is THE SOCIETY OF ST COLUMBAN FOR FOREIGN MISSIONS financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £23,498,054, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £5,000,000. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £1,103,920 for the year, supported by strong investment returns and donations, while maintaining adequate resources for going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Dains Audit Limited.