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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
£8,433,552
Latest Expenditure
£7,387,487

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 60% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £462,509
Charitable Activities £5,891,918
Other Trading £0
Investments £251,123
Other Income £1,828,002

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,340,794
Raising Funds £46,693
Governance £35,690
Grants to Institutions £644,000
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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
2020
£6,315,632
£6,906,062£6,866,806£20,438,031£10,553,454108 / 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 2024?

Grace And Compassion Benedictines reported total income of £8.43m and reported expenditure of £7.39m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Grace And Compassion Benedictines?

Grace And Compassion Benedictines has a program ratio of 87.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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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