Religious Sisters Of Charity

Also known as: Religious Sisters of Charity of Ireland, Religious Sisters of Charity of Ireland (known as the Irish Sisters of Charity)

Health care - care of persons suffering from terminal cancer and other life - limiting illnesses. Social and pastoral work. Education. Care for members of the congregation. Worship and prayer.

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Activities & Mission

Health care - care of persons suffering from terminal cancer and other life - limiting illnesses. Social and pastoral work. Education. Care for members of the congregation. Worship and prayer.

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.

Country

Scotland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,367,557

Latest Expenditure

£21,924,259

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 133.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 95% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 8.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 1% 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 60% 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 £898,006

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £419,937

Other Income £49,614

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,831,790

Raising Funds £0

Governance £241,797

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £20,092,469

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,367,557	£21,924,259	£1,831,790	£0	£0	0 / 0
2023	£771,125	£2,907,712	£2,907,712	£19,747,502	£2,409,393	0 / 0
2022	£1,177,542	£1,398,092	£1,398,092	£21,571,354	£3,160,356	9 / 8
2021	£2,830,535	£3,673,177	£3,673,177	£23,813,611	£4,527,949	21 / 0
2020	£888,966	£1,082,088	£1,082,088	£23,170,404	£3,568,884	21 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Religious Sisters Of Charity

What does Religious Sisters Of Charity do?

Health care - care of persons suffering from terminal cancer and other life - limiting illnesses. Social and pastoral work. Education. Care for members of the congregation. Worship and prayer.

How much income did Religious Sisters Of Charity report in 2024?

Religious Sisters Of Charity reported total income of £1.37m and reported expenditure of £21.92m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Religious Sisters Of Charity?

Religious Sisters Of Charity has a program ratio of 133.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Religious Sisters Of Charity registered as a charity?

Religious Sisters Of Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 December 1963 as charity number 231323. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Religious Sisters Of Charity?

Religious Sisters Of Charity is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Religious Sisters Of Charity operate?

Religious Sisters Of Charity operates in Scotland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Religious Sisters Of Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Religious Sisters Of Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 231323.