THE SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME (OF NAMUR)
The Sisters of Notre Dame are a group of religious women whose main aim is to contribute to the advancement of Roman Catholic religion by involvement in education, broadly conceived. This they do by formation of the young, various voluntary ministries, and support for educational and catechetical programmes and institutions. They are committed to the care of their aged, sick and infirm sisters.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £1,091,865 for the year, driven by a net expenditure before investment gains of £1,107,577. Per the trustees' report, total reserves stood at £23.2 million, with free reserves considered adequate to meet the stated policy target of six months' expenditure. The charity remains dependent on property disposals to support future activities amid an increasing age profile of its members.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee earned £60,000 per annum or more (including taxable benefits) during the year (2024: £nil).” — page 42
“The trustees consider that, given the nature of the charity’s work and its commitments and the sources of its cash flows, the level of free reserves should be equal to at least six months’ expenditure. The current level of reserves reaches this target.” — page 16
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Sister Catherine Mary Darby SND
- Sister Elizabeth Brady
- Sister Gail Taylor
- Sister Margaret Walsh SND
- The Notre Dame Trustee Co Limited
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £3.0m | £4.2m |
| 31/08/2024 | £3.9m | £4.2m |
| 31/08/2023 | £4.6m | £4.2m |
| 31/08/2022 | £3.3m | £4.1m |
| 31/08/2021 | £4.0m | £4.2m |
Common questions
Is THE SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME (OF NAMUR) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £1,091,865 for the year, driven by a net expenditure before investment gains of £1,107,577. Per the trustees' report, total reserves stood at £23.2 million, with free reserves considered adequate to meet the stated policy target of six months' expenditure. The charity remains dependent on property disposals to support future activities amid an increasing age profile of its members. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME (OF NAMUR) earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREAT BRITAIN | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- NOTRE DAME SCHOOL COBHAM
- SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY CIO
- SISTERS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CIO
- THE SISTERS OF PROVIDENCE OF ROUEN
- CONGREGATION OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT CIO
- THE DAUGHTERS OF JESUS CIO
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME (OF NAMUR) | £3.0m | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NOTRE DAME SCHOOL COBHAM | £12.9m | — | — | no_policy | — | no doubt |
| SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY CIO | £2.7m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| SISTERS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CIO | £292k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SISTERS OF PROVIDENCE OF ROUEN | £19k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CONGREGATION OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT CIO | £1.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |