THE SOCIETY OF THE DIVINE SAVIOUR
The general objects of the Charity are religious and charitable, specifically for charitable purposes in connection with the Roman Catholic Religion and to provide for its members and enable them to further its mission of making Christ the Saviour more widely known.
Objects
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIGION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £1,273,875 for the year, driven primarily by significant gains on investments of £1,350,555, which offset a net deficit on charitable activities of £76,680. The charity holds substantial free reserves of £5,867,355, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet future requirements for its members. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“the Society’s current policy is to build up its present level of free reserves. This will help to ensure that the balance of future funds available will remain sufficient to meet the requirements of the Society’s members and its communities.” — page 8
“An annual levy of £41,333 (2024: £16,614) was paid to SDS Rome.” — page 27
“Loan made to Rev Paul Harris of £601, which has been repaid before the year end (2024: £3.5k).” — page 27
“An annual levy of £41,333 (2024: £16,614) was paid to SDS Rome.” — page 27
“Loan made to Rev Paul Harris of £601, which has been repaid before the year end (2024: £3.5k).” — page 27
“An annual levy of £41,333 (2024: £16,614) was paid to SDS Rome.” — page 27
“Loan made to Rev Paul Harris of £601, which has been repaid before the year end (2024: £3.5k).” — page 27
“An annual levy of £41,333 (2024: £16,614) was paid to SDS Rome.” — page 27
“Loan made to Rev Paul Harris of £601, which has been repaid before the year end (2024: £3.5k).” — page 27
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 14
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 12
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 14
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/12/2021 (received 31/01/2023, 92 days after the 31/10/2022 due date).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Rev PAUL HARRISchair
- Rev Floribert Kalinda Mulikita
- Rev MICHAEL DOHERTY
- Rev RICHARD MWAY ZENG
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £827k | £903k |
| 31/12/2024 | £909k | £954k |
| 31/12/2023 | £901k | £837k |
| 31/12/2022 | £634k | £692k |
| 31/12/2021 | £643k | £773k |
Common questions
Is THE SOCIETY OF THE DIVINE SAVIOUR financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £1,273,875 for the year, driven primarily by significant gains on investments of £1,350,555, which offset a net deficit on charitable activities of £76,680. The charity holds substantial free reserves of £5,867,355, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet future requirements for its members. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by UHY Hacker Young.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LITTLE WAY ASSOCIATION | 1 | £6k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SOCIETY OF THE DIVINE SAVIOUR | £827k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SISTERS OF THE DIVINE SAVIOUR CIO | £52k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DIVINE HEALING CHURCH OF CHRIST | £89k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| SOCIETY OF THE SACRED MISSION | £487k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DIVINE TELEVISION FOUNDATION LTD | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DIVINE INNOCENCE TRUST | £118k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |