CONGREGATION OF JESUS CHARITABLE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group reported a net deficit of £1,519,419 for the year ended 31 August 2025, primarily driven by a £24,815 loss on investments and higher charitable expenditure. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves stood at £13,373,308, which the Board considers more than sufficient to cover two years' day-to-day expenditure despite the reliance on volatile investment returns.
What the accounts disclose
“Two employees earned between £60,000 - £70,000 per annum, excluding pension contributions, during the year” — page 33
“Two employees earned between £60,000 - £70,000 per annum, excluding pension contributions, during the year” — page 33
“The Board consider that this level of general funds is more than sufficient to cover two years’ day-to-day expenditure.” — page 38
“One trustee was a director of The Tablet Publishing Company Ltd which was awarded a donation of £15,000 and another trustee was also a trustee of Mary Ward Loreto UK which was awarded a donation of £10,000 during the year.” — page 36
“One trustee was a director of The Tablet Publishing Company Ltd which was awarded a donation of £15,000 and another trustee was also a trustee of Mary Ward Loreto UK which was awarded a donation of £10,000 during the year.” — page 36
“One trustee was a director of The Tablet Publishing Company Ltd which was awarded a donation of £15,000 and another trustee was also a trustee of Mary Ward Loreto UK which was awarded a donation of £10,000 during the year.” — page 36
“One trustee was a director of The Tablet Publishing Company Ltd which was awarded a donation of £15,000 and another trustee was also a trustee of Mary Ward Loreto UK which was awarded a donation of £10,000 during the year.” — page 36
“The financial statements consolidate the results of the charity and its wholly owned subsidiary Bar Convent Enterprises Limited” — page 26
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/03/2022)
Trustees
- Congregation of Jesus Trustee
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £2.5m | £4.0m |
| 31/08/2024 | £2.5m | £4.3m |
| 31/08/2023 | £2.5m | £3.2m |
| 31/08/2022 | £3.0m | £3.4m |
| 31/08/2021 | £2.4m | £2.8m |
Common questions
Is CONGREGATION OF JESUS CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the group reported a net deficit of £1,519,419 for the year ended 31 August 2025, primarily driven by a £24,815 loss on investments and higher charitable expenditure. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves stood at £13,373,308, which the Board considers more than sufficient to cover two years' day-to-day expenditure despite the reliance on volatile investment returns. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of CONGREGATION OF JESUS CHARITABLE TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.