THE SOCIETY OF RETREAT CONDUCTORS
We lead christian retreats and train retreat conductors.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased to £3,059,290, with free reserves of £31,283 falling below the stated policy target of approximately £40,000. The charity reported a net loss on investments of £63,050, contributing to a total net expenditure of £166,555 for the year. Despite this, the trustees believe the total funds are adequate to support continued operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The only such costs paid by the Society, amounting to £5,830 (2024: £6,138) were to the administrator, who is the Treasurer and Company Secretary.” — page 25
“The Ignation Spirituality Course paid £6,000 (2024: £6,000) to the course directors and £4,640 (2024: £738) to their administrator.” — page 25
“The only such costs paid by the Society, amounting to £5,830 (2024: £6,138) were to the administrator, who is the Treasurer and Company Secretary.” — page 25
“The Ignation Spirituality Course paid £6,000 (2024: £6,000) to the course directors and £4,640 (2024: £738) to their administrator.” — page 25
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: material uncertainty (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Father Lister Tonge
- Jeremy Patrick Willoughby Summerell
- Julie Jane Foster
- Natalie Peace Baxter Strange
- Rev David Sutton
- Rev Mark Rowland Godson
- Revd Preb Nicholas Helm
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £184k | £287k |
| 05/04/2024 | £156k | £275k |
| 05/04/2023 | £164k | £258k |
| 05/04/2022 | £90k | £132k |
| 05/04/2021 | £77k | £68k |
Common questions
Is THE SOCIETY OF RETREAT CONDUCTORS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased to £3,059,290, with free reserves of £31,283 falling below the stated policy target of approximately £40,000. The charity reported a net loss on investments of £63,050, contributing to a total net expenditure of £166,555 for the year. Despite this, the trustees believe the total funds are adequate to support continued operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| STEWARDS COMPANY LTD | 1 | £814k |
| THE STUART HINE TRUST CIO | 1 | £32k |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £30k |
| THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| COMMUNITY OF THE HOLY CROSS | 1 | £1k |
| SION COLLEGE | 1 | £900 |
Charities like this
- SISTERS OF THE CHRISTIAN RETREAT
- THE SOCIETY OF MARY AND MARTHA
- CONGREGATION OF LA RETRAITE CIO
- QUIET WATERS CHRISTIAN RETREAT HOUSE
- PENHURST RETREAT CENTRE CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE SOCIETY OF THE FAITH (INCORPORATED)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SOCIETY OF RETREAT CONDUCTORS | £184k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SISTERS OF THE CHRISTIAN RETREAT | £327k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIETY OF MARY AND MARTHA | £649k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CONGREGATION OF LA RETRAITE CIO | £866k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| QUIET WATERS CHRISTIAN RETREAT HOUSE | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PENHURST RETREAT CENTRE CHARITABLE TRUST | £221k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |