CHARITY FOR THE SISTERS OF MERCY MIDHURST
The Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy was founded for the purpose of the education of the poor and for the help of those in any kind of need. The convent became St Margaret's Convent. The Sisters engage in a variety of ministries, working in schools, aprishes, hospitals, day centres and outreach.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £268,062, which the trustees consider to be in-line with their stated policy target of approximately 12 months' expenditure. The charity reported a net incoming resource surplus of £389,989 for the year, supported by significant investment holdings of £12,437,408, indicating adequate resources to continue in operational existence.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to approximately 12 month's expenditure.” — page 6
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- PAULA SUSAN THOMASchair
- ANNETTE TERESA COOKE
- BRIGID KELLY
- MARGARET THERESA O'DWYER
- MARY MCGRATH
- PATRICIA ROSE MCGOVERN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £532k | £266k |
| 31/08/2024 | £531k | £262k |
| 31/08/2023 | £373k | £209k |
| 31/08/2022 | £824k | £272k |
| 31/08/2021 | £249k | £269k |
Common questions
Is CHARITY FOR THE SISTERS OF MERCY MIDHURST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £268,062, which the trustees consider to be in-line with their stated policy target of approximately 12 months' expenditure. The charity reported a net incoming resource surplus of £389,989 for the year, supported by significant investment holdings of £12,437,408, indicating adequate resources to continue in operational existence. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Affinia (Crawley).
Charities like this
- THE UNION OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY OF GREAT BRITAIN
- SISTERS OF MERCY, GRAVESEND, KENT
- THE CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF CHARITY OF SAINT LOUIS CIO
- INSTITUTE OF OUR LADY OF MERCY
- SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY CIO
- SISTERS OF MERCY SUNDERLAND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARITY FOR THE SISTERS OF MERCY MIDHURST | £532k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE UNION OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY OF GREAT BRITAIN | £5.5m | £80,001 - £85,000 | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SISTERS OF MERCY, GRAVESEND, KENT | £637k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF CHARITY OF SAINT LOUIS CIO | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INSTITUTE OF OUR LADY OF MERCY | £11.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY CIO | £2.7m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |