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Charity For The Sisters Of Mercy Midhurst

Also known as: Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy (midhurst, Uckfield and Shoreham-by-Sea), Convent of Mercy

The Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy was founded for the purpose of the education of the poor and for the help of those in any kind of need. The convent became St Margaret's Convent. The Sisters engage in a variety of ministries, working in schools, aprishes, hospitals, day centres and outreach.

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Activities & Mission

The Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy was founded for the purpose of the education of the poor and for the help of those in any kind of need. The convent became St Margaret's Convent. The Sisters engage in a variety of ministries, working in schools, aprishes, hospitals, day centres and outreach.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£531,837
Latest Expenditure
£266,238

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 46.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 851). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 92.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 14.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £409,732
Other Income £122,105

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £245,920
Raising Funds £20,318
Governance £17,433
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£531,837
£266,238£245,920£13,699,922£268,0621 / 0
2024
£530,697
£261,624£241,961£13,309,933£201,8001 / 0
2023
£372,846
£209,0030 / 0
2022
£824,066
£271,785£251,334£12,873,016£12,873,0162 / 0
2021
£249,320
£268,5250 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Charity For The Sisters Of Mercy Midhurst

What does Charity For The Sisters Of Mercy Midhurst do?

The Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy was founded for the purpose of the education of the poor and for the help of those in any kind of need. The convent became St Margaret's Convent. The Sisters engage in a variety of ministries, working in schools, aprishes, hospitals, day centres and outreach.

How much income did Charity For The Sisters Of Mercy Midhurst report in 2025?

Charity For The Sisters Of Mercy Midhurst reported total income of £532k and reported expenditure of £266k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Charity For The Sisters Of Mercy Midhurst?

Charity For The Sisters Of Mercy Midhurst has a program ratio of 46.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 851 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Charity For The Sisters Of Mercy Midhurst registered as a charity?

Charity For The Sisters Of Mercy Midhurst was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 August 1964 as charity number 235961. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Charity For The Sisters Of Mercy Midhurst?

Charity For The Sisters Of Mercy Midhurst is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAULA SUSAN THOMAS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Charity For The Sisters Of Mercy Midhurst operate?

Charity For The Sisters Of Mercy Midhurst operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Charity For The Sisters Of Mercy Midhurst a registered charity?

Yes — Charity For The Sisters Of Mercy Midhurst is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 235961.

Details

Address
Convent of Mercy
1 St. Margaret's Way
MIDHURST
West Sussex
GU29 9FQ
Registration Date
21 August 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
235961
Charity Number
235961

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Trustees

PAULA SUSAN THOMAS Chair
ANNETTE TERESA COOKE
BRIGID KELLY
MARGARET THERESA O'DWYER
MARY MCGRATH
PATRICIA ROSE MCGOVERN

Also Known As

  • Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy (midhurst, Uckfield and Shoreham-by-Sea)
  • Convent of Mercy

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30 July 2026
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