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Les Filles De La Croix

Also known as: Stoodley Knowle Convent and School

The education and formation of Religious Sisters, by care and pastoral work in Roman Catholic parishes in Torquay, and Falmouth and by its other charitable works, as well as by the provision of teaching and pastoral care.

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Activities & Mission

The education and formation of Religious Sisters, by care and pastoral work in Roman Catholic parishes in Torquay, and Falmouth and by its other charitable works, as well as by the provision of teaching and pastoral care.

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
£1,208,653
Latest Expenditure
£572,771

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 43.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 90.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 16.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 16% 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 £71,631
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £405,574
Other Income £731,448

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £519,976
Raising Funds £52,795
Governance £42,278
Grants to Institutions £58,090
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
£1,208,653
£572,771£519,976£13,276,677£6,617,8595 / 5
2024
£466,456
£654,6120 / 0
2023
£437,537
£469,4380 / 0
2022
£393,706
£448,2100 / 10
2021
£322,956
£440,9110 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Les Filles De La Croix

What does Les Filles De La Croix do?

The education and formation of Religious Sisters, by care and pastoral work in Roman Catholic parishes in Torquay, and Falmouth and by its other charitable works, as well as by the provision of teaching and pastoral care.

How much income did Les Filles De La Croix report in 2025?

Les Filles De La Croix reported total income of £1.21m and reported expenditure of £573k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Les Filles De La Croix?

Les Filles De La Croix has a program ratio of 43.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Les Filles De La Croix registered as a charity?

Les Filles De La Croix was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 January 1964 as charity number 232014. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Les Filles De La Croix?

Les Filles De La Croix is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sister Ellen Foskin SISTER PERPETUA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Les Filles De La Croix operate?

Les Filles De La Croix operates across 4 areas: Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth City and Torbay.

Is Les Filles De La Croix a registered charity?

Yes — Les Filles De La Croix is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 232014.

Details

Address
40 Petitor Road
TORQUAY
TQ1 4QF
Registration Date
27 January 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
232014
Charity Number
232014

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Trustees

Sister Ellen Foskin SISTER PERPETUA Chair
SISTER BENIGNUS
Also governs 1 other charity
SISTER BERNADETTE CUNNINGHAM
SISTER DAMIAN
SISTER JULIAN
SISTER ROSE

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Stoodley Knowle Convent and School

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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