THE CONGREGATION OF THE PASSION OF JESUS CHRIST
The Congregation is devoted to the Passion of Christ (that is, the love and mercy of God as seen in Jesus' acceptance of death on the cross). The Congregation seeks to walk alongside those who are crucified and marginalised in today's society. Our ministries include working in parishes, conducting missions and retreats, a retreat centre and direct work with those on the margins of society.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased significantly to £204,784 from £408,338 in the prior year, while charitable and support expenditure remained high at £1,473,053. Although the charity reported a net movement in funds of approximately £1.06 million, this was largely offset by investment gains of £211,599, and the trustees note that current expenditure levels are not sustainable in the immediate to longer term without a new financial strategy.
What the accounts disclose
“During 2024 grants of £394,000 (2023: £279,000) were awarded to Minsteracres Retreat Centre. In addition, the Minsteracres property is leased to the Minsteracres Retreat Centre at a peppercorn rent. One of the former trustees of the charity was also a trustee of Minsteracres Retreat Centre (Charity: 1144385) during 2022 and 2023. One charity trustee is currently a trustee of the Guiseppe Conlon House CIO (Charity: 1205029) which supports the London Catholic Worker – a Passionist Partner charity.” — page 28
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2022)
Trustees
- REV Martin Newell CP
- Rev Gareth Thomas
- Rev John Friel
- Rev Martin Coffey
- Rev Tom Scanlon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £205k | £1.5m |
| 31/12/2023 | £408k | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2022 | £590k | £1.5m |
| 31/12/2021 | £294k | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2020 | £353k | £1.7m |
Common questions
Is THE CONGREGATION OF THE PASSION OF JESUS CHRIST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased significantly to £204,784 from £408,338 in the prior year, while charitable and support expenditure remained high at £1,473,053. Although the charity reported a net movement in funds of approximately £1.06 million, this was largely offset by investment gains of £211,599, and the trustees note that current expenditure levels are not sustainable in the immediate to longer term without a new financial strategy. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by TNCA Ltd T/a Nugent Chartered Accountants.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SISTERS OF THE CROSS AND PASSION | 1 | £19.9m |
Charities like this
- SISTERS OF THE CROSS AND PASSION CIO
- CONGREGATION OF JESUS CHARITABLE TRUST
- SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY CIO
- Passion Church International
- THE DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL CIO
- CONGREGATION OF THE MISSION (THE VINCENTIAN FATHERS)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CONGREGATION OF THE PASSION OF JESUS CHRIST | £205k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SISTERS OF THE CROSS AND PASSION CIO | £18.4m | — | 14 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CONGREGATION OF JESUS CHARITABLE TRUST | £2.5m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY CIO | £2.7m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| Passion Church International | £108k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL CIO | £2.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |