THE DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL
Social and pastoral workOperation of residential and care establishmentsCaring for members of the CongregationOverseas Missionary Work
Objects
THE PRESENT TRUSTEES DO AND THE TRUSTEES SHALL STAND POSSESSED OF THE TRUST PROPERTY AND OF THE INCOME OF THE TRUST PROPERTY UPON TRUST TO APPLY THE SAME EITHER AS CAPITAL OR INCOME FOR SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL ADVANCE THE RELIGIOUS AND OTHER CHARITABLE WORK OF THE PROVINCE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE PROVINCIAL SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT PROVIDED THAT:(1) THE TRUST PROPERTY AND THE INCOME THEREOF SHALL NOT BE APPLICABLE TO ADVANCE RELIGIOUS OR OTHER CHARITABLE WORK OF THE PROVINCE WHICH THE TRUSTEES WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE PROVINCIAL CONSIDER SHOULD BE ADVANCED BY THE USE OF OTHER ASSETS (2) IF AT ANY TIME THE COMMUNITY SHALL CEASE TO EXIST OR SHALL CEASE TO CARRY ON RELIGIOUS OR OTHER CHARITABLE WORK IN THE PROVINCE THEN FOR SUCH OTHER LAWFUL CHARITABLE PURPOSES CONNECTED WITH THE ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIGION AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE”.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves stood at £3,295,938, which the Trustees consider satisfactory to meet remaining liabilities, including a £4 million obligation to the Scottish Redress Scheme. The charity reported a net expenditure for the year of £249,691, funded by investment income and gains, while noting that its activities were transferred to a successor charity in 2023 and it is expected to remain dormant until the Redress scheme concludes.
What the accounts disclose
“Income for the year to 31 December 2025 totalled £66,668 (2024 - £93,702). Income is made up of investments income and interest.” — page 8
“The policy of the charity is to ensure there are sufficient assets to meet the obligations of the Charitable Trust, and in particular the remaining Redress Scotland liability.” — page 8
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- 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
- Volunteer management
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2023)
Trustees
- Sister Theresa Tighechair
- Sister Anne Teresa Redmond
- Sister Kathleen Kennedy
- Sister Mary Teresa O'Neill
- Sister Maureen Ann Tinkler
- Sister Sarah Margaret King-Turner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £67k | £316k |
| 31/12/2024 | £94k | £340k |
| 31/12/2023 | £4.0m | £38.9m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.8m | £7.9m |
| 31/12/2021 | £4.7m | £17.3m |
Common questions
Is THE DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total reserves stood at £3,295,938, which the Trustees consider satisfactory to meet remaining liabilities, including a £4 million obligation to the Scottish Redress Scheme. The charity reported a net expenditure for the year of £249,691, funded by investment income and gains, while noting that its activities were transferred to a successor charity in 2023 and it is expected to remain dormant until the Redress scheme concludes. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.