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Sisters Of The Holy Cross CIO

The Sisters of the Holy Cross support the religious and other charitable works carried on by the members of the Congregation, including the provision of education, care, social, pastoral and counselling services. Supporting the overseas missionary work of the Congregation and the provision of grants to other organisations in line with our Charitable objectives. Care is given to older Sisters.

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Activities & Mission

The Sisters of the Holy Cross support the religious and other charitable works carried on by the members of the Congregation, including the provision of education, care, social, pastoral and counselling services. Supporting the overseas missionary work of the Congregation and the provision of grants to other organisations in line with our Charitable objectives. Care is given to older Sisters.

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 18 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,571,843
Latest Expenditure
£2,599,807

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 162.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 98% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 30% 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 £268,332
Charitable Activities £150,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,152,661
Other Income £850

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,560,937
Raising Funds £38,870
Governance £154,244
Grants to Institutions £1,351,967
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.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2024 — Sisters of the Holy Cross Charitable Trust (organisation 238426)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,571,843
£2,599,807£2,560,937£53,420,774£3,319,79613 / 3
2023
£1,589,460
£2,769,405£2,712,762£51,717,822£1,174,59614 / 0
2022
£0
£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sisters Of The Holy Cross CIO

What does Sisters Of The Holy Cross CIO do?

The Sisters of the Holy Cross support the religious and other charitable works carried on by the members of the Congregation, including the provision of education, care, social, pastoral and counselling services. Supporting the overseas missionary work of the Congregation and the provision of grants to other organisations in line with our Charitable objectives. Care is given to older Sisters.

How much income did Sisters Of The Holy Cross CIO report in 2024?

Sisters Of The Holy Cross CIO reported total income of £1.57m and reported expenditure of £2.60m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sisters Of The Holy Cross CIO?

Sisters Of The Holy Cross CIO has a program ratio of 162.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% 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 The Holy Cross CIO registered as a charity?

Sisters Of The Holy Cross CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 July 2021 as charity number 1195162. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Sisters Of The Holy Cross CIO?

Sisters Of The Holy Cross CIO 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 Sisters Of The Holy Cross CIO operate?

Sisters Of The Holy Cross CIO operates across 18 areas, including Argentina, Chile, Germany and 15 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Sisters Of The Holy Cross CIO a registered charity?

Yes — Sisters Of The Holy Cross CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1195162.

Details

Address
41 Westbury Road
NEW MALDEN
Surrey
KT3 5AX
Registration Date
14 July 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5159101
Charity Number
1195162

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Trustees

SISTER MARGARET DONOVAN
Also governs 1 other charity
Sister Teresa Elizabeth O'Donohoe B.A.
Sister Ursula Theresia Eberhardt BD AKC

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14 May 2026
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