Society Of The Holy Cross (also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis)
Supporting members in all things spiritual and temporalReligious activitiesEducation and trainingRelief of povertyGeneral charitable purposes
Activities & Mission
Supporting members in all things spiritual and temporalReligious activitiesEducation and trainingRelief of povertyGeneral charitable purposes
Grants
Society Of The Holy Cross (also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis) makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £54,504
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities and other charitable purposes
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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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £36,953 | £54,504 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2024 | £159,111 | £23,598 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2023 | £29,233 | £34,621 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2022 | £22,009 | £24,631 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2021 | £35,260 | £50,359 | 0 / 12 |
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Frequently asked questions about Society Of The Holy Cross (also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis)
What does Society Of The Holy Cross (also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis) do?
Supporting members in all things spiritual and temporalReligious activitiesEducation and trainingRelief of povertyGeneral charitable purposes
How much income did Society Of The Holy Cross (also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis) report in 2025?
Society Of The Holy Cross (also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis) reported total income of £37k and reported expenditure of £55k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Society Of The Holy Cross (also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis) registered as a charity?
Society Of The Holy Cross (also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 November 1987 as charity number 297891. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs Society Of The Holy Cross (also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis)?
Society Of The Holy Cross (also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis) is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Carl Richard Schaefer SSC. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Society Of The Holy Cross (also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis) operate?
Society Of The Holy Cross (also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis) operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Society Of The Holy Cross (also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis) a registered charity?
Yes — Society Of The Holy Cross (also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 297891.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated