Society Of The Sacred Mission
Also known as: Society of the Sacred Mission Europe
Charitable activities within the fields of Christian ministry, spirituality and education, usually at the invitation of the wider Church. The principal area is theological education and Christian service.
Activities & Mission
Charitable activities within the fields of Christian ministry, spirituality and education, usually at the invitation of the wider Church. The principal area is theological education and Christian service.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 97% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 30% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 2022 — Society of the Sacred Mission (southern Africa) (organisation 4041416)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £511,802 | £853,376 | £798,486 | £13,212,808 | £4,405,372 | 7 / 0 |
| 2023 | £515,362 | £793,560 | £737,644 | £13,996,115 | £2,671,299 | 7 / 1 |
| 2022 | £489,887 | £745,793 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2021 | £2,223,127 | £600,160 | £558,559 | £15,828,654 | £3,809,225 | 7 / 1 |
| 2020 | £455,873 | £600,415 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Society Of The Sacred Mission
What does Society Of The Sacred Mission do?
Charitable activities within the fields of Christian ministry, spirituality and education, usually at the invitation of the wider Church. The principal area is theological education and Christian service.
How much income did Society Of The Sacred Mission report in 2024?
Society Of The Sacred Mission reported total income of £512k and reported expenditure of £853k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Society Of The Sacred Mission?
Society Of The Sacred Mission has a program ratio of 156.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Society Of The Sacred Mission registered as a charity?
Society Of The Sacred Mission was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 January 2004 as charity number 1101444. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Society Of The Sacred Mission?
Society Of The Sacred Mission is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Society Of The Sacred Mission operate?
Society Of The Sacred Mission operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Society Of The Sacred Mission a registered charity?
Yes — Society Of The Sacred Mission is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1101444.
Details
St Antony's Priory
74 Claypath
DURHAM
DH1 1QT
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Society of the Sacred Mission Europe
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated