THE SACRED HEARTS SISTERS 1983 CHARITABLE FUND
The charitable fund operates two schools, providing education and care for pupils with special needs.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £153,892 for the year ended 31 March 2025, an improvement from the previous year's net expenditure. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £4,064,589 are deemed sufficient and consistent with their policy target of holding between three and six months of projected expenditure. The auditor reported no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income includes £10,156,048 (2024 – £9,440,784) of education fees and related charges generated by the charity’s educational establishments.” — page 14
“The trustees consider that, given the nature of the charity’s work going forward in respect to education, the level of free reserves should be between 3 and 6 months’ projected expenditure.” — page 14
“During the year the Charitable Trust paid the CIO £6,959 (2024 - £6,884) towards staffing costs borne by the CIO in administering the Charitable Trust. The Charitable Trust paid the CIO £145,000 (2024 - £151,000) in the year as a rental for the two schools’ buildings occupied under licence by the Charitable Trust.” — page 42
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Sister Elizabeth Dawson
- Sister Julie Rose
- Sister Kathleen Corbett
- Sister Mary Catherine MacInnes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £10.4m | £10.3m |
| 31/03/2024 | £9.6m | £10.0m |
| 31/03/2023 | £9.3m | £9.4m |
| 31/03/2022 | £9.0m | £9.3m |
| 31/03/2021 | £8.8m | £8.3m |
Common questions
Is THE SACRED HEARTS SISTERS 1983 CHARITABLE FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £153,892 for the year ended 31 March 2025, an improvement from the previous year's net expenditure. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £4,064,589 are deemed sufficient and consistent with their policy target of holding between three and six months of projected expenditure. The auditor reported no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| UK CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS LTD | 1 | £66k |
Charities like this
- SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY CIO
- SOCIETY OF THE SACRED HEART CIO
- THE CHARITY OF THE SISTERS OF THE RESURRECTION
- SISTERS OF MERCY, GRAVESEND, KENT
- Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Immaculate Virgin, EAP
- INSTITUTE OF THE RELIGIOUS OF THE SACRED HEART OF MARY IMMACULATE VIRGIN
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SACRED HEARTS SISTERS 1983 CHARITABLE FUND | £10.4m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY CIO | £2.7m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| SOCIETY OF THE SACRED HEART CIO | £2.4m | — | 3 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE CHARITY OF THE SISTERS OF THE RESURRECTION | £413k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SISTERS OF MERCY, GRAVESEND, KENT | £637k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Immaculate Virgin, EAP | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |