Sisters Of Mercy Sunderland

Also known as: Sisters of Mercy- St Anthony's Convent, Established at Sunderland

The Community's principal objectives are the furtherance of Roman Catholic and Christian Primary, Secondary & Adult education in the UK and elsewhere. The alleviation of poverty and human suffering and such other activities as Sister Superior shall direct.

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Activities & Mission

Grants

Sisters Of Mercy Sunderland is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025): £142,320
Who it helps: children and young people, elderly people and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports: education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Local Authority

Durham Northumberland Sunderland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,168,250

Latest Expenditure

£2,256,770

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 185.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 97% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 959). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 38% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 11.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 18% 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 £429,480

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £738,770

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,164,488

Raising Funds £92,282

Governance £172,048

Grants to Institutions £142,320

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,168,250	£2,256,770	£2,164,488	£32,329,363	£32,329,363	0 / 0
2024	£1,279,784	£2,516,483	£2,422,271	£31,419,917	£31,419,917	0 / 0
2023	£1,286,726	£2,016,034	£1,927,430	£31,364,051	£31,364,051	37 / 0
2022	£1,378,634	£2,663,809	£2,568,503	£31,842,637	£31,842,637	33 / 0
2021	£1,562,950	£2,381,753	£2,275,495	£37,580,657	£37,580,657	31 / 2

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Frequently asked questions about Sisters Of Mercy Sunderland

What does Sisters Of Mercy Sunderland do?

How much income did Sisters Of Mercy Sunderland report in 2025?

Sisters Of Mercy Sunderland reported total income of £1.17m and reported expenditure of £2.26m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sisters Of Mercy Sunderland?

Sisters Of Mercy Sunderland has a program ratio of 185.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 959 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Sisters Of Mercy Sunderland registered as a charity?

Sisters Of Mercy Sunderland was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 October 1963 as charity number 229943. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Sisters Of Mercy Sunderland?

Sisters Of Mercy Sunderland is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sisters Of Mercy Sunderland operate?

Sisters Of Mercy Sunderland operates across 3 areas: Durham, Northumberland and Sunderland.

Is Sisters Of Mercy Sunderland a registered charity?

Yes — Sisters Of Mercy Sunderland is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 229943.