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Congregation Of La Retraite CIO

Also known as: Sisters of La Retraite

The Congregation has been active in the area of education and spiritual accompaniment in England for over 100 years. Due to the increasing age of members the charity supports a large number of sisters in their latter years in nursing and care homes. The charity runs Emmaus House (Whitchurch Bristol) a retreat and conference centre offering a variety of workshops retreats and professional training.

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Activities & Mission

The Congregation has been active in the area of education and spiritual accompaniment in England for over 100 years. Due to the increasing age of members the charity supports a large number of sisters in their latter years in nursing and care homes. The charity runs Emmaus House (Whitchurch Bristol) a retreat and conference centre offering a variety of workshops retreats and professional training.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£861,959
Latest Expenditure
£1,829,652

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 206.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £247,324
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £614,225
Other Income £410

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,782,240
Raising Funds £47,412
Governance £10,776
Grants to Institutions £1,000,000
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 2024.

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
2024
£861,959
£1,829,652£1,782,240£20,325,551£466,0003 / 4
2023
£1,050,935
£2,180,556£2,130,424£20,655,100£460,0004 / 4
2022
£697,080
£1,110,021£1,066,897£21,261,740£16,883,9484 / 0
2021
£876,236
£859,419£814,543£23,894,843£482,2244 / 0
2020
£0
£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Congregation Of La Retraite CIO

What does Congregation Of La Retraite CIO do?

The Congregation has been active in the area of education and spiritual accompaniment in England for over 100 years. Due to the increasing age of members the charity supports a large number of sisters in their latter years in nursing and care homes. The charity runs Emmaus House (Whitchurch Bristol) a retreat and conference centre offering a variety of workshops retreats and professional training.

How much income did Congregation Of La Retraite CIO report in 2024?

Congregation Of La Retraite CIO reported total income of £862k and reported expenditure of £1.83m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Congregation Of La Retraite CIO registered as a charity?

Congregation Of La Retraite CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 May 2020 as charity number 1189341. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Congregation Of La Retraite CIO?

Congregation Of La Retraite CIO is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sister Barbara Stafford. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Congregation Of La Retraite CIO operate?

Congregation Of La Retraite CIO operates across 2 areas: Ireland and England.

Is Congregation Of La Retraite CIO a registered charity?

Yes — Congregation Of La Retraite CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1189341.

Details

Address
THE COACH HOUSE
127 HAMPTON ROAD
REDLAND
BRISTOL
BS6 6JE
Registration Date
4 May 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5153686
Charity Number
1189341

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Trustees

Sister Barbara Stafford Chair
Sister Aileen Mary Murphy
SISTER HILARY WHITE
Sister Joanna Avril O'Regan
Sister Mary Bellekom

Also Known As

  • Sisters of La Retraite

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