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st scholastica's retreat

The charity supports elderly people. St Scholastica's Retreat is a registered charity whose purpose is accommodation or housing. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Princes Risborough and operates in England And Wales.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

St Scholastica's Retreat is an almshouse for Catholics who are in need of financial assistance and who are aged 60 years and over. It was founded by Elizabeth Harrison in 1861 in Hackney and moved to Princes Risborough in 1972. The sheltered accommodation is provided in 36 self-contained flats. The Lord William Taylour Building provides a Community Room, Laundry & Kitchen; and a room for guests.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£228,482
Latest Expenditure
£347,042

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 151.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 151.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2023£228,482£347,0420 / 0
2022£240,118£140,4970 / 0
2021£241,629£141,9110 / 0
2020£228,970£140,9530 / 0
2019£232,288£183,7630 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers