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Institute Of Our Lady Of Mercy

Also known as: The Institute of Our Lady of Mercy

The Charity's activities are carried on by individual Sisters acting within parish communities and the wider community. It runs and supports Catholic schools and care homes. The Trustees care for their own Sisters who are retiring from active work. The Charity also makes grants to beneficiaries and assists other charities with similar objects.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity's activities are carried on by individual Sisters acting within parish communities and the wider community. It runs and supports Catholic schools and care homes. The Trustees care for their own Sisters who are retiring from active work. The Charity also makes grants to beneficiaries and assists other charities with similar objects.

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
£11,889,793
Latest Expenditure
£18,052,599

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 150.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 99% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 15.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,656,786
Charitable Activities £4,257,390
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,176,940
Other Income £1,798,677

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £17,892,118
Raising Funds £160,481
Governance £2,545,348
Grants to Institutions £447,926
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
£11,889,793
£18,052,599£17,892,118£105,080,574£102,865,486236 / 121
2024
£14,731,323
£24,246,573£23,973,225£144,162,091£128,962,382238 / 129
2022
£9,594,890
£14,927,846£14,665,796£153,912,901£137,920,710248 / 170
2021
£9,121,339
£14,118,497£13,743,782£163,696,864£146,861,630253 / 250
2020
£8,900,881
£15,394,943£14,961,231£160,585,686£143,627,249272 / 300

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Institute Of Our Lady Of Mercy

What does Institute Of Our Lady Of Mercy do?

The Charity's activities are carried on by individual Sisters acting within parish communities and the wider community. It runs and supports Catholic schools and care homes. The Trustees care for their own Sisters who are retiring from active work. The Charity also makes grants to beneficiaries and assists other charities with similar objects.

How much income did Institute Of Our Lady Of Mercy report in 2025?

Institute Of Our Lady Of Mercy reported total income of £11.89m and reported expenditure of £18.05m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Institute Of Our Lady Of Mercy?

Institute Of Our Lady Of Mercy has a program ratio of 150.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Institute Of Our Lady Of Mercy registered as a charity?

Institute Of Our Lady Of Mercy was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 November 1984 as charity number 290544. It has been registered for 42 years.

Who runs Institute Of Our Lady Of Mercy?

Institute Of Our Lady Of Mercy is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Institute Of Our Lady Of Mercy operate?

Institute Of Our Lady Of Mercy operates across 5 areas, including Ireland, Kenya, Peru and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Institute Of Our Lady Of Mercy a registered charity?

Yes — Institute Of Our Lady Of Mercy is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 290544.

Details

Address
INSTITUTE OF OUR LADY OF MERCY
CONVENT OF MERCY
CEMETERY ROAD
YEADON
LEEDS
LS19 7UR
Registration Date
30 November 1984
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
290544
Charity Number
290544

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Trustees

Catherine Christina Groden
Also governs 1 other charity
Sister Bernadette Patricia Roche
Also governs 1 other charity
Sister Ita Christina O'Donnell
Also governs 1 other charity
Sister Lynda Irene Dearlove
Also governs 1 other charity
SISTER MARY BERNADETTE HOLMES
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • The Institute of Our Lady of Mercy

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