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Sacred Heart Fathers Trust

Also known as: Society of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (sacred Heart Fathers), Trust Property Administered in Connection with the Society of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (sacred Heart Fathers), Sacred Heart Fathers

The order operates retreats and spiritual exercises on a daily basis at various locations within the British Isles. Smithstone House in Kilwinning facilitates a community service learning program for offenders. The order promotes courses and conferences for young people from inner cities and deprived areas. In Bootle the order also cares for seafarers, most of whom come from developing countries.

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Activities & Mission

The order operates retreats and spiritual exercises on a daily basis at various locations within the British Isles. Smithstone House in Kilwinning facilitates a community service learning program for offenders. The order promotes courses and conferences for young people from inner cities and deprived areas. In Bootle the order also cares for seafarers, most of whom come from developing countries.

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
£605,031
Latest Expenditure
£811,097

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 104.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 78.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 35% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £186,896
Charitable Activities £115,387
Other Trading £0
Investments £294,140
Other Income £8,608

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £633,768
Raising Funds £19,466
Governance £15,044
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £157,863

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
£605,031
£811,097£633,768£11,304,848£2,443,8272 / 0
2023
£401,000
£612,0000 / 0
2022
£504,000
£608,000£588,000£11,437,000£2,750,0002 / 0
2021
£473,088
£517,9880 / 0
2020
£483,756
£598,3330 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sacred Heart Fathers Trust

What does Sacred Heart Fathers Trust do?

The order operates retreats and spiritual exercises on a daily basis at various locations within the British Isles. Smithstone House in Kilwinning facilitates a community service learning program for offenders. The order promotes courses and conferences for young people from inner cities and deprived areas. In Bootle the order also cares for seafarers, most of whom come from developing countries.

How much income did Sacred Heart Fathers Trust report in 2024?

Sacred Heart Fathers Trust reported total income of £605k and reported expenditure of £811k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sacred Heart Fathers Trust?

Sacred Heart Fathers Trust has a program ratio of 104.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Sacred Heart Fathers Trust registered as a charity?

Sacred Heart Fathers Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 May 1963 as charity number 215011. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Sacred Heart Fathers Trust?

Sacred Heart Fathers Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is REVEREND J KELLY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sacred Heart Fathers Trust operate?

Sacred Heart Fathers Trust operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Scotland, Cheshire West & Chester and Stockport.

Is Sacred Heart Fathers Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Sacred Heart Fathers Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 215011.

Details

Address
Smithstone House
Dalgarven
KILWINNING
KA13 6PL
Registration Date
8 May 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
215011
Charity Number
215011

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Trustees

REVEREND J KELLY Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Marian Szalwa
Rev Michel Simo Temgo
REVEREND H HANLEY
Also governs 1 other charity
REVEREND R MANN

Sectors & Classifications

Beneficiary group Crime and Justice Professions Social welfare

Also Known As

  • Sacred Heart Fathers Trust
  • Society of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (sacred Heart Fathers)
  • Trust Property Administered in Connection with the Society of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (sacred Heart Fathers)
  • Sacred Heart Fathers

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