St Scholastica's Retreat
Analysis
St Scholastica's Retreat is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Princes Risborough. It was registered in November 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover accommodation/housing, which this site groups under housing and shelter. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2024, St Scholastica's Retreat reported income of £251k and spending of £168k, leaving 33% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2024, income grew from £242k to £251k (+3.8%), an average of +1.3% a year. Over the whole period it spent 83% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, St Scholastica's Retreat sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St Peter's Urban Village Trust (£247k), The Abbeyfield West Herts Society Limited (£253k) and Pathways for All People (£246k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Urban Village Trust | Birmingham | £247k |
| The Abbeyfield West Herts Society Limited | Herts | £253k |
| Pathways for All People | Bournemouth | £246k |
| Millington's Charity | Shrewsbury | £255k |