THE UNION OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY OF GREAT BRITAIN
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds deficit of £737,305 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by total expenditure of £6.7m exceeding total income of £5.5m. Per the trustees' report, the general fund stood at £6.6m, which is below the stated policy target of £7m, though the trustees consider this level adequate for current requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“One member of staff received between £80,001 and £85,000 per annum (2024 -0) and one member of staff received between £60,001 and £65,000 (2024 -1).” — page 35
“One member of staff received between £80,001 and £85,000 per annum (2024 -0) and one member of staff received between £60,001 and £65,000 (2024 -1).” — page 35
“The Trustees’ target is to hold £7 million in reserve.” — page 21
“The Trustees do not receive any payments or benefits for carrying out their duties other than their living expenses which are met by the Charity in their capacity as members of the Religious Order.”
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £60,001 - £65,000 (FY2024) to £80,001 - £85,000 (FY2025).
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (FY2024) → 2 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- St Michael's Care Home: Good
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/03/2020)
Trustees
- Sister Margaret Veronica Jones
- Sister Mary McGrath
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £5.5m | £6.7m |
| 31/03/2024 | £6.0m | £6.8m |
| 31/03/2023 | £5.9m | £6.9m |
| 31/03/2022 | £5.6m | £6.1m |
| 31/03/2021 | £6.3m | £5.7m |
Common questions
Is THE UNION OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY OF GREAT BRITAIN financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds deficit of £737,305 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by total expenditure of £6.7m exceeding total income of £5.5m. Per the trustees' report, the general fund stood at £6.6m, which is below the stated policy target of £7m, though the trustees consider this level adequate for current requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE UNION OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY OF GREAT BRITAIN earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £85,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FMM GENERALATE UK CIO | 1 | £2.2m |