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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

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Activities & Mission

Supporting members in all things spiritual and temporalReligious activitiesEducation and trainingRelief of povertyGeneral charitable purposes

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
£159,111
Latest Expenditure
£23,598

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 14.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 14.8%
Expenditure as % of income

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£159,111
£23,5980 / 12
2023
£29,233
£34,6210 / 12
2022
£22,009
£24,6310 / 12
2021
£35,260
£50,3590 / 12
2020
£38,165
£25,0950 / 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 2024?

Society Of The Holy Cross (also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis) reported total income of £159k and reported expenditure of £24k for the financial year ending 2024, 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.

Details

Address
THE CLERGY HOUSE
62 Quakers Hall Lane
SEVENOAKS
TN13 3TX
Registration Date
10 November 1987
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
297891
Charity Number
297891

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Trustees

Rev Carl Richard Schaefer SSC Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Canon Philip Jonathan O'Reilly SSC
Also governs 2 other charities
Fr Giles Anthony Christopher Orton SSC
Fr John Kenneth Tristan Eldridge SSC
Fr Simon Peter John Clark SSC
REV JAMES MOWBRAY

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