THE SOCIETY OF ALL SAINTS SISTERS OF THE POOR (COMMONLY CALLED SOCIETY OF ALL SAINTS)
The Charity provides a ministry of hospitality to visitors, retreatants and some vulnerable people, on the main site and at Winson, at no fixed charge. Sisters provide spiritual direction, priestly and pastoral ministry in Oxford and Richmond,London.Gardens are maintained.The Charity is landlord to St John's Care Home, The Friary OFM and Helen & Douglas House, all on the Oxford site.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds deficit of £216,032 for the year, driven by a £209,208 loss on investments. Despite this, free reserves remain substantial at £8.3 million, and the trustees consider there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees propose to put aside sums towards the likely costs of repairs and restoration of the listed buildings in the coming year.” — page 5
“The Society refunded rent of £10,000 (2024: refunded £10,028) to Helen & Douglas House in the year ended 5th April 2025. The Society paid Helen & Douglas House expenses of £50 in the year (2024: £275). During the year Helen & Douglas house were recharged maintenance costs associated with use of the communal garden of £nil (2024: £1,350). During the year St John’s Home were recharged maintenance costs associated with use of the communal garden of £12,600 (2024: £12,600). The Society paid £10,100 to The Porch in the year (2024: £12,000). It also has lent The Porch £500,000 pending the disposal of its property in year ended 31st March 2020.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2024)
Trustees
- Helen Merrington-Rust
- Joanna Lyle
- Petronella Jillian Spivey
- REV'D ANDREW ALLEN
- Rev Peter Groves
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £497k | £516k |
| 05/04/2024 | £547k | £422k |
| 05/04/2023 | £577k | £329k |
| 05/04/2022 | £524k | £573k |
| 05/04/2021 | £509k | £528k |
Common questions
Is THE SOCIETY OF ALL SAINTS SISTERS OF THE POOR (COMMONLY CALLED SOCIETY OF ALL SAINTS) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds deficit of £216,032 for the year, driven by a £209,208 loss on investments. Despite this, free reserves remain substantial at £8.3 million, and the trustees consider there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Wenn Townsend.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £10k |
| THE LITTLE WAY ASSOCIATION | 1 | £8k |
| COMMUNITY OF THE HOLY CROSS | 1 | £1k |
| SION COLLEGE | 1 | £900 |
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- SISTERS OF CHARITY OF ST JEANNE ANTIDE CIO
- POOR SERVANTS OF THE MOTHER OF GOD
- THE SOCIETY OF MARY AND MARTHA
- THE DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL CIO
- SOCIETY OF THE SACRED HEART CIO
- Good Shepherd Sisters GB CIO
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SOCIETY OF ALL SAINTS SISTERS OF THE POOR (COMMONLY CALLED SOCIETY OF ALL SAINTS) | £497k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SISTERS OF CHARITY OF ST JEANNE ANTIDE CIO | £2.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| POOR SERVANTS OF THE MOTHER OF GOD | £24.0m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIETY OF MARY AND MARTHA | £649k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL CIO | £2.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOCIETY OF THE SACRED HEART CIO | £2.4m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |