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LES FILLES DE LA CROIX

Registered charity 232014 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as STOODLEY KNOWLE CONVENT AND SCHOOL

Latest income
£1.2m
Latest spending
£573k
Registered
1964
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £389,195 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by significant gains from the disposal of fixed assets. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £6,617,859, which exceeds the stated policy target of £520,000 (representing 12 months of ongoing expenditure net of pension income). The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: at least 12 months’ ongoing expenditure net of pension income which equates to at least £520,000 (held: £6.6m)
“The Trustees consider that, given the nature of the Congregation’s work, reserves should be at least 12 months’ ongoing expenditure net of pension income which equates to at least £520,000.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Bishop Fleming Audit Limited.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Total income
£1.2m
Total spending
£573k
Cost of raising funds
£53k
Reserves (reported)
£6.6m
Employees
5

Reported reserves equal ~138.6 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Cornwall · Devon · Plymouth City · Torbay

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£1.2m£573k
31/03/2024£466k£655k
31/03/2023£438k£469k
31/03/2022£394k£448k
31/03/2021£323k£441k

Common questions

Is LES FILLES DE LA CROIX financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £389,195 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by significant gains from the disposal of fixed assets. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £6,617,859, which exceeds the stated policy target of £520,000 (representing 12 months of ongoing expenditure net of pension income). The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Bishop Fleming Audit Limited.

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FunderSimilar charities fundedAmount to them
SISTERS OF THE CROSS AND PASSION1£9.8m
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREAT BRITAIN1£10k
ST PETER'S CHARITY1£6k

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