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Roman Catholic Purposes In Connexion With The Congregation Of The Sisters Of St. Clare In Ireland

Also known as: Roman Catholic Purposes in Connexion with the Congregation of the Irish Poor Clares of the Immaculate Conception, Poor Clares and Sisters of St Clare

The general objective of the charity is to support the advancement of the charitable ministries carried on by the members of the Congregation for the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion and the well being of those who benefit from the Congregation's ministries; and to care for the members throughout their lives with the Congregation.

Activities & Mission

The general objective of the charity is to support the advancement of the charitable ministries carried on by the members of the Congregation for the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion and the well being of those who benefit from the Congregation's ministries; and to care for the members throughout their lives with the Congregation.

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 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£428,518
Latest Expenditure
£475,631

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 120.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 93% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 65% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £109,820
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £475,222

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £705,433
Raising Funds £0
Governance £3,925
Grants to Institutions £625,341
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 2023.

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
2023
£428,518
£475,6310 / 0
2022
£585,042
£705,433£705,433£286,382£62,5750 / 0
2021
£170,143
£184,4530 / 0
2020
£345,761
£144,1420 / 0
2019
£140,235
£143,0630 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Roman Catholic Purposes In Connexion With The Congregation Of The Sisters Of St. Clare In Ireland

What does Roman Catholic Purposes In Connexion With The Congregation Of The Sisters Of St. Clare In Ireland do?

The general objective of the charity is to support the advancement of the charitable ministries carried on by the members of the Congregation for the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion and the well being of those who benefit from the Congregation's ministries; and to care for the members throughout their lives with the Congregation.

How much income did Roman Catholic Purposes In Connexion With The Congregation Of The Sisters Of St. Clare In Ireland report in 2023?

Roman Catholic Purposes In Connexion With The Congregation Of The Sisters Of St. Clare In Ireland reported total income of £429k and reported expenditure of £476k for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Roman Catholic Purposes In Connexion With The Congregation Of The Sisters Of St. Clare In Ireland?

Roman Catholic Purposes In Connexion With The Congregation Of The Sisters Of St. Clare In Ireland has a program ratio of 120.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Roman Catholic Purposes In Connexion With The Congregation Of The Sisters Of St. Clare In Ireland registered as a charity?

Roman Catholic Purposes In Connexion With The Congregation Of The Sisters Of St. Clare In Ireland was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 February 1966 as charity number 246649. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs Roman Catholic Purposes In Connexion With The Congregation Of The Sisters Of St. Clare In Ireland?

Roman Catholic Purposes In Connexion With The Congregation Of The Sisters Of St. Clare In Ireland 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 Roman Catholic Purposes In Connexion With The Congregation Of The Sisters Of St. Clare In Ireland operate?

Roman Catholic Purposes In Connexion With The Congregation Of The Sisters Of St. Clare In Ireland operates across 7 areas, including Ireland, Bridgend, Cheshire East and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Roman Catholic Purposes In Connexion With The Congregation Of The Sisters Of St. Clare In Ireland a registered charity?

Yes — Roman Catholic Purposes In Connexion With The Congregation Of The Sisters Of St. Clare In Ireland is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 246649.

Details

Address
SISTERS OF ST CLARE
THE GENERALATE
BETHLEHEM
63 HAROLD'S CROSS ROAD
DUBLIN IRELAND
Registration Date
18 February 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
246649
Charity Number
246649

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Trustees

Sister Julie McGoldrick
Sister Karen Small
SISTER MAUREEN O'DEA
Sister Mercedes Coen
Sister Zita Daly

Also Known As

  • Roman Catholic Purposes in Connexion with the Congregation of the Irish Poor Clares of the Immaculate Conception
  • Poor Clares and Sisters of St Clare

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14 May 2026
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