FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF THE HEART OF JESUS
Support of the religious and other charitable work of the Congregation of the Franciscan Sisters of the Heart of Jesus. This includes providing accomodation and support for sick people, and their relatives, whilst they are receiving hospital treatment in London. In addition grants are made to support the work of the Congregation overseas in various countries, includ Malta and Kenya.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £102,681 for the year, driven by rising utility costs and a £152,500 loss from a fraudulent online scam. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £320,021, which the trustees estimate covers approximately one year of running costs but is grossly inadequate for long-term sister maintenance needs.
What the accounts disclose
“Income for the year was £302,153 (2023: £232,859) of which £248,764 (2023: £229,928) was obtained from fees for accommodation.” — page 4
“The trustees estimate that approximately £250,000, or about one year’s average regular expenditure plus a consideration for maintenance of the premises, is needed to provide for the day-to-day running of the charity and for contingencies.”
Trustees
- SISTER CONSIGLIA BORG
- SISTER MICHELA CALLEJA
- SISTER SYLVIA BORG
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £302k | £405k |
| 31/12/2023 | £233k | £237k |
| 31/12/2022 | £264k | £234k |
| 31/12/2021 | £175k | £142k |
| 31/12/2020 | £158k | £158k |
Common questions
Is FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF THE HEART OF JESUS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £102,681 for the year, driven by rising utility costs and a £152,500 loss from a fraudulent online scam. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £320,021, which the trustees estimate covers approximately one year of running costs but is grossly inadequate for long-term sister maintenance needs. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF THE HEART OF JESUS | £302k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY CIO | £2.7m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| ALEXIAN BROTHERS OF THE PROVINCE OF THE SACRED HEART | £241k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF PEACE CIO | £2.1m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| SISTERS HOSPITALLERS OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS CIO | £8.9m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHARITY FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES ADMINISTERED IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONGREGATION OF THE FRANCISCAN MISSIONARY SISTERS (LITTLEHAMPTON) | £2.4m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |