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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.

Activities & Mission

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.

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
£1,279,784
Latest Expenditure
£2,516,483

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 189.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 99% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 8.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 27% 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 £465,089
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £814,695
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,422,271
Raising Funds £94,212
Governance £130,654
Grants to Institutions £638,153
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,279,784
£2,516,483£2,422,271£31,419,917£31,419,9170 / 0
2023
£1,286,726
£2,016,034£1,927,430£31,364,051£31,364,05137 / 0
2022
£1,378,634
£2,663,809£2,568,503£31,842,637£31,842,63733 / 0
2021
£1,562,950
£2,381,753£2,275,495£37,580,657£37,580,65731 / 2
2020
£1,436,058
£2,237,852£2,144,134£35,808,122£35,808,12232 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sisters Of Mercy Sunderland

What does Sisters Of Mercy Sunderland do?

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.

How much income did Sisters Of Mercy Sunderland report in 2024?

Sisters Of Mercy Sunderland reported total income of £1.28m and reported expenditure of £2.52m for the financial year ending 2024, 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 189.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 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.

Details

Address
ST. ANTHONYS CONVENT OF MERCY
OAKLEA
TUNSTALL ROAD
SUNDERLAND
SR2 7JR
Registration Date
30 October 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
229943
Charity Number
229943

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Trustees

Allison Mary Thompson
Andrea Maria Shanks
Kathleen Matthews
Also governs 1 other charity
Madeleine Louise Hope
SISTER PATRICIA ANNE ADRIENNE SHOULDER
SISTER RAPHAEL
SISTER STEPHEN

Also Known As

  • Sisters of Mercy- St Anthony's Convent, Established at Sunderland

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