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The Congregation Of Our Lady Of Pity

Also known as: St Johns Convent

The care of priests who have to retire from full-time ministry and also catering for priests and religious brothers and sisters who need time to make a retreat, rest after missionary work or post-operative care or rest.Help is extended to all people in need and special attention is given to the care of the homeless, families in need and orphans.

Activities & Mission

The care of priests who have to retire from full-time ministry and also catering for priests and religious brothers and sisters who need time to make a retreat, rest after missionary work or post-operative care or rest.Help is extended to all people in need and special attention is given to the care of the homeless, families in need and orphans.

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
£822,388
Latest Expenditure
£495,360

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 52.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 86.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 83% 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 £538,999
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £75,129
Other Income £208,260

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £427,560
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £4,297
Other Expenditure £67,800

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£822,388
£495,360£427,560£3,735,508£3,735,5080 / 0
2023
£482,840
£512,2380 / 0
2022
£312,766
£358,2910 / 0
2021
£198,851
£291,9610 / 0
2020
£146,563
£311,2190 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Congregation Of Our Lady Of Pity

What does The Congregation Of Our Lady Of Pity do?

The care of priests who have to retire from full-time ministry and also catering for priests and religious brothers and sisters who need time to make a retreat, rest after missionary work or post-operative care or rest.Help is extended to all people in need and special attention is given to the care of the homeless, families in need and orphans.

How much income did The Congregation Of Our Lady Of Pity report in 2024?

The Congregation Of Our Lady Of Pity reported total income of £822k and reported expenditure of £495k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Congregation Of Our Lady Of Pity?

The Congregation Of Our Lady Of Pity has a program ratio of 52.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% 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 Congregation Of Our Lady Of Pity registered as a charity?

The Congregation Of Our Lady Of Pity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 March 1964 as charity number 233237. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs The Congregation Of Our Lady Of Pity?

The Congregation Of Our Lady Of Pity is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sister Linda Veronica Thomson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Congregation Of Our Lady Of Pity operate?

The Congregation Of Our Lady Of Pity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Congregation Of Our Lady Of Pity a registered charity?

Yes — The Congregation Of Our Lady Of Pity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 233237.

Details

Address
ST. JOHNS CONVENT
LINDEN HILL LANE
KILN GREEN
READING
RG10 9XP
Registration Date
19 March 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
233237
Charity Number
233237

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Trustees

Sister Linda Veronica Thomson Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Bernadette Fisher
Also governs 1 other charity
Justine Mary Smith
Right Rev Dom David Cuthbert Brogan OSB
Urs Ernst Schwarzenbach
V Rev Canon David Hopgood

Sectors & Classifications

Beneficiary group Housing Professions Religion

Also Known As

  • St Johns Convent

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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