COMMUNITY OF THE ORDER OF DISCALCED CARMELITES
The Charity has a responsibility for a church and an open space for the public. Our mission is to provide a service of spiritual support and pastoral counselling to all people in need. This is carried out through maintaining an open church and sacred safe space for prayer and quiet reflection, the celebration of daily mass and other liturgies, and availability to speak with anyone who has need.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £4,221,219, which the trustees consider to be a reasonable provision covering approximately 38 months of normal expenditure. The charity reported a net surplus of £464,921 for the year, driven by increased donations and investment income, despite investment losses. The trustees confirmed that the charity has sufficient resources to meet its liabilities as they fall due.
What the accounts disclose
“A fund of approximately £800k is estimated to be required to provide for the members in old age. The balance remaining of £2,873k covers approximately 38 months’ normal expenditure which the trustees’ consider to be a reasonable but not excessive provision for the ongoing requirements of the charity.” — page 4
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Chinedum Thaddeus Ekuma
- Rev James Noel Noonan
- Rev Jerome Oseagwina Ituah
- Rev Michael McGoldrick
- Rev Vincent O'Hara
- Trustees of the Discalced Carmelites Charity
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £945k | £412k |
| 31/03/2024 | £554k | £508k |
| 31/03/2023 | £414k | £488k |
| 31/03/2022 | £454k | £556k |
| 31/03/2021 | £366k | £403k |
Common questions
Is COMMUNITY OF THE ORDER OF DISCALCED CARMELITES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £4,221,219, which the trustees consider to be a reasonable provision covering approximately 38 months of normal expenditure. The charity reported a net surplus of £464,921 for the year, driven by increased donations and investment income, despite investment losses. The trustees confirmed that the charity has sufficient resources to meet its liabilities as they fall due. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY OF THE ORDER OF DISCALCED CARMELITES | £945k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WELWYN AND WOOLMER GREEN | £251k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF OADBY | £190k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAUL, RUSTHALL | £217k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, CHELTENHAM | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY MAGDALENE, ASHTON UPON MERSEY | £590k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |