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Grace And Compassion Benedictines

Also known as: Benedictine Sisters of Our Lady of Grace and Compassion

Our focus in the U.K. is to provide comfort and security for the elderly in a family atmosphere, in our residential homes, nursing unit and retirement flats. The Congregation's work overseas is more diverse; to respond to destitution, sickness, lack of employment or education opportunity.

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Activities & Mission

Our focus in the U.K. is to provide comfort and security for the elderly in a family atmosphere, in our residential homes, nursing unit and retirement flats. The Congregation's work overseas is more diverse; to respond to destitution, sickness, lack of employment or education opportunity.

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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,923,290
Latest Expenditure
£7,932,478

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 113.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £398,175
Charitable Activities £6,270,995
Other Trading £0
Investments £252,371
Other Income £1,749

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,881,867
Raising Funds £50,611
Governance £47,499
Grants to Institutions £1,117,500
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£6,923,290
£7,932,478£7,881,867£23,305,430£14,635,605108 / 0
2024
£8,433,552
£7,387,487£7,340,794£23,790,628£16,358,180108 / 0
2023
£9,518,170
£6,512,998£6,470,412£21,891,300£14,026,73797 / 0
2022
£6,088,798
£6,450,195£6,405,797£18,728,362£10,723,997112 / 0
2021
£5,305,428
£6,706,894£6,663,114£20,134,882£10,794,749115 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Grace And Compassion Benedictines

What does Grace And Compassion Benedictines do?

Our focus in the U.K. is to provide comfort and security for the elderly in a family atmosphere, in our residential homes, nursing unit and retirement flats. The Congregation's work overseas is more diverse; to respond to destitution, sickness, lack of employment or education opportunity.

How much income did Grace And Compassion Benedictines report in 2025?

Grace And Compassion Benedictines reported total income of £6.92m and reported expenditure of £7.93m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Grace And Compassion Benedictines registered as a charity?

Grace And Compassion Benedictines was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 June 1996 as charity number 1056064. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Grace And Compassion Benedictines?

Grace And Compassion Benedictines is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is SISTER KATHRYN ANNE YEELES OSB. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Grace And Compassion Benedictines operate?

Grace And Compassion Benedictines operates across 8 areas, including India, Kenya, Sri Lanka and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Grace And Compassion Benedictines a registered charity?

Yes — Grace And Compassion Benedictines is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1056064.

Details

Address
GRACE & COMPASSION CONVENT
38-39 PRESTON PARK AVENUE
BRIGHTON
BN1 6HG
Registration Date
11 June 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1056064
Charity Number
1056064

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Trustees

SISTER KATHRYN ANNE YEELES OSB Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
SISTER CARMEL MURTAGH OSB
Also governs 1 other charity
SISTER Jaya Susai
SISTER Paula Tharasanthiras
SISTER THAYAWATHY MOSES OSB
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Benedictine Sisters of Our Lady of Grace and Compassion
  • Grace and Compassion Benedictines

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