The Society Of Mary And Martha
Also known as: Mary and Martha, Sheldon, The Mary and Martha Sheldon Centre
Support for people in ministry at times of stress or crisis. Retreat and education resources open to everyone. Self-catering accommodation for schools, churches, community, family and special needs groups.
Activities & Mission
Support for people in ministry at times of stress or crisis. Retreat and education resources open to everyone. Self-catering accommodation for schools, churches, community, family and special needs groups.
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 58% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 43% 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
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £646,197 | £608,955 | £608,955 | £4,870,631 | £1,080,859 | 25 / 50 |
| 2023 | £589,218 | £622,890 | £622,890 | £4,817,724 | £1,037,162 | 23 / 50 |
| 2022 | £578,175 | £691,526 | £603,133 | £4,808,181 | £999,354 | 21 / 50 |
| 2021 | £552,374 | £563,443 | £471,976 | £4,958,640 | £1,018,575 | 22 / 60 |
| 2020 | £551,784 | £515,932 | £428,951 | £4,910,081 | £958,396 | 26 / 30 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Society Of Mary And Martha
What does The Society Of Mary And Martha do?
Support for people in ministry at times of stress or crisis. Retreat and education resources open to everyone. Self-catering accommodation for schools, churches, community, family and special needs groups.
How much income did The Society Of Mary And Martha report in 2024?
The Society Of Mary And Martha reported total income of £646k and reported expenditure of £609k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Society Of Mary And Martha?
The Society Of Mary And Martha has a program ratio of 94.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% 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 Society Of Mary And Martha registered as a charity?
The Society Of Mary And Martha was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 March 1987 as charity number 327394. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs The Society Of Mary And Martha?
The Society Of Mary And Martha is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Frank Albert Wright. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Society Of Mary And Martha operate?
The Society Of Mary And Martha operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Society Of Mary And Martha a registered charity?
Yes — The Society Of Mary And Martha is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 327394.
Details
SHELDON LANE
DODDISCOMBSLEIGH
EXETER
EX6 7YT
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Mary and Martha
- Sheldon
- The Mary and Martha Sheldon Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated