The Chapter of the Order of the Holy Paraclete Limited
Members of the Order are involved in hospitality, parish work, hospital chaplaincy, spiritual direction, pastoral care, work with the elderly, young people and children in the UK and overseas. In Ghana medical work, vocational training.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased by £706,221 during the year, with unrestricted general funds falling from £5,492,441 to £4,934,822. The trustees report that current free reserves of £4,902,610 are significantly below the calculated required figure of £16,249,957 needed to fund activities before investment and legacy income. Despite this shortfall, the auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Using a current annuity rate of around 4.64% based on the average age of the community of 81 years the free reserves required would be £16,249,957. The current figure is £4,902,610.” — page 7
“The living costs of the six trustees who served during the year are therefore borne by the company.” — page 33
“During the prior year £807 was paid for by the Chapter and reimbursed from St Oswald's Community.” — page 33
“The living costs of the six trustees who served during the year are therefore borne by the company.” — page 33
“During the prior year £807 was paid for by the Chapter and reimbursed from St Oswald's Community.” — page 33
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 01241044
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/04/2013)
Trustees
- SISTER JOCELYN CARTERchair
- Linda Major
- Sister Dorothy Dean
- Sister Margaret Anne de Visme
- Sr Heather Mary Francis Crane OHP
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £763k | £1.5m |
| 30/06/2024 | £1.0m | £1.4m |
| 30/06/2023 | £715k | £1.3m |
| 30/06/2022 | £715k | £1.3m |
| 30/06/2021 | £603k | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is The Chapter of the Order of the Holy Paraclete Limited financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased by £706,221 during the year, with unrestricted general funds falling from £5,492,441 to £4,934,822. The trustees report that current free reserves of £4,902,610 are significantly below the calculated required figure of £16,249,957 needed to fund activities before investment and legacy income. Despite this shortfall, the auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Fortus Audit LLP.