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The Chapter Of The Order Of The Holy Paraclete Limited

Also known as: Chapter of the Order of the Holy Paraclete

Members of the Order are involved in hospitality, parish work, hospital chaplaincy, spiritual direction, pastoral care, work with the elderly, young people and children in the UK and overseas. In Ghana medical work, vocational training.

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Activities & Mission

Members of the Order are involved in hospitality, parish work, hospital chaplaincy, spiritual direction, pastoral care, work with the elderly, young people and children in the UK and overseas. In Ghana medical work, vocational training.

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.

Country

Ghana

Financial Information

Latest Income
£763,041
Latest Expenditure
£1,492,434

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 188.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 98% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £126,494
Charitable Activities £449,901
Other Trading £27,034
Investments £159,612
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,439,634
Raising Funds £52,800
Governance £8,866
Grants to Institutions £22,368
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£763,041
£1,492,434£1,439,634£9,906,062£4,902,61037 / 0
2024
£1,005,826
£1,445,914£1,421,192£10,612,283£5,451,48046 / 0
2023
£715,439
£1,339,725£1,310,960£9,570,413£3,952,29243 / 0
2022
£714,925
£1,328,641£1,296,129£10,175,806£4,461,35442 / 0
2021
£603,234
£1,434,260£1,403,361£11,411,884£5,612,84846 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Chapter Of The Order Of The Holy Paraclete Limited

What does The Chapter Of The Order Of The Holy Paraclete Limited do?

Members of the Order are involved in hospitality, parish work, hospital chaplaincy, spiritual direction, pastoral care, work with the elderly, young people and children in the UK and overseas. In Ghana medical work, vocational training.

How much income did The Chapter Of The Order Of The Holy Paraclete Limited report in 2025?

The Chapter Of The Order Of The Holy Paraclete Limited reported total income of £763k and reported expenditure of £1.49m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Chapter Of The Order Of The Holy Paraclete Limited?

The Chapter Of The Order Of The Holy Paraclete Limited has a program ratio of 188.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Chapter Of The Order Of The Holy Paraclete Limited registered as a charity?

The Chapter Of The Order Of The Holy Paraclete Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 April 1976 as charity number 271117. It has been registered for 50 years.

Who runs The Chapter Of The Order Of The Holy Paraclete Limited?

The Chapter Of The Order Of The Holy Paraclete Limited is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is SISTER JOCELYN CARTER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Chapter Of The Order Of The Holy Paraclete Limited operate?

The Chapter Of The Order Of The Holy Paraclete Limited operates across 4 areas: Ghana, City Of York, Middlesbrough and North Yorkshire.

Is The Chapter Of The Order Of The Holy Paraclete Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Chapter Of The Order Of The Holy Paraclete Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 271117.

Details

Address
Chapt. Order Of The Holy Paraclete
St. Hildas Priory
Castle Road
WHITBY
North Yorkshire
YO21 3SL
Registration Date
15 April 1976
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
271117
Charity Number
271117

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Trustees

SISTER JOCELYN CARTER Chair
Linda Major
Sister Dorothy Dean
Sister Margaret Anne de Visme
Sr Heather Mary Francis Crane OHP
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Beneficiary group Education Health Religion

Also Known As

  • Chapter of the Order of the Holy Paraclete

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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