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The Union Of The Sisters Of Mercy Of Great Britain

Also known as: The Sisters of Mercy of the Union of Great Britain

We carry out our Mission of Mercy inspired by the Gospel values and guided by the charism of the Congregation which is to benefit the public, particularly women and children and those who are poor.This commitment is manifested in:-? Social and Pastoral works-? Residential Care Homes-? Education-? Overseas Missions

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Activities & Mission

We carry out our Mission of Mercy inspired by the Gospel values and guided by the charism of the Congregation which is to benefit the public, particularly women and children and those who are poor.This commitment is manifested in:-? Social and Pastoral works-? Residential Care Homes-? Education-? Overseas Missions

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,472,959
Latest Expenditure
£6,676,616

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 121.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 95% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 67% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,939,799
Charitable Activities £1,529,484
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,889,196
Other Income £114,480

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,657,449
Raising Funds £19,167
Governance £42,000
Grants to Institutions £196,627
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
£5,472,959
£6,676,616£6,657,449£72,031,523£6,603,94473 / 0
2024
£5,978,786
£6,765,546£6,747,749£72,768,828£7,893,326128 / 0
2023
£5,867,002
£6,894,063£6,876,157£70,408,670£7,385,33389 / 20
2022
£5,648,125
£6,059,429£6,044,847£74,265,149£74,265,14989 / 40
2021
£6,342,686
£5,663,414£5,641,906£72,476,381£6,773,472122 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Union Of The Sisters Of Mercy Of Great Britain

What does The Union Of The Sisters Of Mercy Of Great Britain do?

We carry out our Mission of Mercy inspired by the Gospel values and guided by the charism of the Congregation which is to benefit the public, particularly women and children and those who are poor.This commitment is manifested in:-? Social and Pastoral works-? Residential Care Homes-? Education-? Overseas Missions

How much income did The Union Of The Sisters Of Mercy Of Great Britain report in 2025?

The Union Of The Sisters Of Mercy Of Great Britain reported total income of £5.47m and reported expenditure of £6.68m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Union Of The Sisters Of Mercy Of Great Britain?

The Union Of The Sisters Of Mercy Of Great Britain has a program ratio of 121.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Union Of The Sisters Of Mercy Of Great Britain registered as a charity?

The Union Of The Sisters Of Mercy Of Great Britain was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 November 1983 as charity number 288158. It has been registered for 43 years.

Who runs The Union Of The Sisters Of Mercy Of Great Britain?

The Union Of The Sisters Of Mercy Of Great Britain is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Union Of The Sisters Of Mercy Of Great Britain operate?

The Union Of The Sisters Of Mercy Of Great Britain operates across 6 areas, including Lebanon, Nigeria, Romania and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Union Of The Sisters Of Mercy Of Great Britain a registered charity?

Yes — The Union Of The Sisters Of Mercy Of Great Britain is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 288158.

Details

Address
MERCY UNION GENERALATE
11 HAREWOOD AVENUE
LONDON
NW1 6LD
Registration Date
30 November 1983
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
288158
Charity Number
288158

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Trustees

Sister Annette McCartan
SISTER GERALDINE LAWLOR
Sister Johanna Moloney
Sister Margaret Veronica Jones
Sister Mary McGrath

Also Known As

  • The Sisters of Mercy of the Union of Great Britain

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