COMMUNITY OF THE HOLY CROSS
Latest income
£408k
Latest spending
£703k
Registered
1969
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £16,693,816, a decrease from the previous year's £17,446,468. The charity reported a net expenditure of £752,652, driven largely by a £457,282 loss on investments. Despite this loss, the trustees confirmed adequate resources for the next 12 months and adopted the going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: Grant to St Anne's, Derby
“During the year a grant of £500 (2024: £500) was paid to St Anne's, Derby, which is considered to be a related party by virtue of the parish priest being a Trustee of the charity.” — page 27
“As shown in Note 3, the Sisters donate their pensions to the charity and included in the amount shown is £21,342 (2024 - £22,285) donated by two Trustees.” — page 27
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee pension donations
“During the year a grant of £500 (2024: £500) was paid to St Anne's, Derby, which is considered to be a related party by virtue of the parish priest being a Trustee of the charity.” — page 27
“As shown in Note 3, the Sisters donate their pensions to the charity and included in the amount shown is £21,342 (2024 - £22,285) donated by two Trustees.” — page 27
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee travel expenses
“During the year a grant of £500 (2024: £500) was paid to St Anne's, Derby, which is considered to be a related party by virtue of the parish priest being a Trustee of the charity.” — page 27
“As shown in Note 3, the Sisters donate their pensions to the charity and included in the amount shown is £21,342 (2024 - £22,285) donated by two Trustees.” — page 27
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee meeting expenses
“During the year a grant of £500 (2024: £500) was paid to St Anne's, Derby, which is considered to be a related party by virtue of the parish priest being a Trustee of the charity.” — page 27
“As shown in Note 3, the Sisters donate their pensions to the charity and included in the amount shown is £21,342 (2024 - £22,285) donated by two Trustees.” — page 27
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- Reverend Mother JOY ROSE GOUGHchair
- Janet Patricia Collins
- Rev Giles Anthony Christoper Orton
- Rev Jeffery Stewart Hopewell
- Sister Cherry Mae Wise
- The Right Rev'd Roger Alan Jupp
- Thomas Middleton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £408k | £703k |
| 31/12/2024 | £385k | £626k |
| 31/12/2023 | £461k | £604k |
| 31/12/2022 | £436k | £535k |
| 31/12/2021 | £386k | £533k |
Common questions
Is COMMUNITY OF THE HOLY CROSS financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £16,693,816, a decrease from the previous year's £17,446,468. The charity reported a net expenditure of £752,652, driven largely by a £457,282 loss on investments. Despite this loss, the trustees confirmed adequate resources for the next 12 months and adopted the going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by The Rowleys Partnership Ltd.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SISTERS OF THE CROSS AND PASSION | 1 | £9.8m |
| REDEEMER CHURCH CHESTER LE STREET | 1 | £9k |
| ST PETER'S CHARITY | 1 | £6k |