CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trusteesl
members of
Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary Trust
On accounts for the year
ended
31 December 2024
Charity no
lif any)
1150264
Set out on pages
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 31 / I￿1p4.
Responsibilities and
basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
('the Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I
have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent
's gross income exceeded £250,000
examiner's statement undertake the ex
led member of linsert name of
odyl]. Delete [ l i
no
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that
disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that in, any material
respect..
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130
of the Charities Act., or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection
with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in
order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed:
Date:
. 202£
Name:
Terence Brown
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
Retired Bank Manager
IER
Oct 2018

{if any):
Address:
15 Boathouse Field, Lichfield, WS13 6ND
Section B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern
(see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and
guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of
any items that the
examiner wishes to
disclose.
IER
Oct 2018

SISTERS OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY TRUST
Profit and Loss Report
01 January. 2024 - 31 Dec6mber, 2024
Sales
4000 - Other income
12,530.23
4900 - Donations
31,052.00
4901 Donations - Gift Aided
9,019.00
4903- Pensions
42,997.99
4906 - Bank interest received
12,176.12
4907- Refunds
2,228.68
Total Sales
£110,004.02
Dlrecl Expenses
5000 - Cost of Sales - Goods
2.00
5100- Food
9,664.94
5200- Removal Expenses
6,415.00
5500 - Insurance
240.49
5600 - N. l. Contributions
110.40
5700 - Maintenance (Roulinel
3,217.54
6500 - Household
6.068.07
6600- Chapel
909.44
6700- Garden
540.23
6800 - Library
327.98
6900 - Medical
587.56
7100- Rent
12,409.68
7102 - Oplician
223.80
7110- Walerlsewerage
1,943.90
7200 - Electricity
4.118.39
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7210- Gas
11.371.02
7301 Fuel (Oil)
1.798.96
7305 - Funeral Expenses
4,620.50
7400 - Travel
1,791.23
7500 - Printing
370.73
7510 - Postage
460.40
7520 - Stationery
502.22
7530 - Telephonellnlernel
1,990.15
7550 - Computers & Software
227.29
7560 - Mobile Charges
1,081.42
7600 - Legal Fees
15.400.32
7800- RepaSrs
1,485.93
8200 - Other General Expenses
662.00
8210 - Subscripllons
2,179.80
8220 - Clothing
241.86
8230 - Tralnlng Costs
10.00
8300 - Sisters Personal Needs
370.78
Total Dlrect Expensos
£91,344.03
GROSS PROFIT I LOSS
£18,659.99
Overhead9
Total Overheads
£0.00
NET PROFIT I LOSS
£18,659.99
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SISTERS OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY TRUST
Balance Sheet Report
To.. 31 D&¢8mb&r, 2024
ASSETS
Flxed Assets
Total Flxed Assets
£0.00
Current Assets
1200 - Nat W8sI Current Account
22,120.62
1210- Petty Cash
2,298.78
1230 - Nal Wesl R6s&rve Account
393,411.88
1240 - Lloyds Curr8nl Account
18,707.22
1250- LLoyds Reserve Account
215,939.74
1260- Barclays Current Account
3.629.03
1270- Barclays Reserve Account
266.399.25
1280 - Nal Wesl Currenl Iselecll Account
740.12
Total Curront Assets
£923,246.64
TOTAL ASSETS
£923,246.64
LIABILITIES
Currnnt Llabllltlfr$
Total Current Llabllltles
£0.00
Future Llabllltles
Total Future Llabllltle$
£0.00
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TOTAL LIABILITIES
£0.00
TOTAL NET ASSETS
£923,246.64
EQUITY
Nel Profil l Loss
923,246.64
Net Profjl / Loss (prioryearfs))
904,586.65
Net P￿rAt / Loss (current ye8r)
18,659.99
TOTAL EQUITY
£923,246.64
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CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLANO AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From 1 January 2024 Period start date To 31 December 2024 Period end date
Charity name: SISTERS OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY TRUST
Charity registration number: 1150264
Objectives and Activities
SORP referenee
Para 1.17
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document
For such charitable purposes for the publlc
benefit a8 shall advance the religious and othgr
charitable work of the Society as the trustees
wlth the approval of the Superior shall from time
to time think fit.
Having regard to the guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on public benefit, the
tru8tees have advanced the religious and other
charitable works which include: worship and
prayer, artistic work, mlnlstry to visitors,
Individual spiritual accompaniment, general
pastoral minlstry, retreat work, websltè mlnlstry.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Para 1.17and
1.19
Para 1.18
The trustees confirm that they have had regard to
the guidance issued by the Charity Commission
on public benefit.
Additional information (optional)
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SORP reference
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making
Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers
Other

Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
The charity has for the benefit of the public
provided guest and retreat facilities where those
who have come have enjoyed space. spiritual
reflection, and spirltual accompaniment from the
sisters.
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity's work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.
Para 1.20
The charity has provided a daily Mass open to
the public. The sisters have welcomed guests
who have joined them in Chapel for the Daily
Divine Office (five services a day).
No charges are made for any of the ser¥i¢e8 and
anyone is welcome to participate.
Vlsltors to the sisters. webslte have sent
requests for prayer which have been offered a8
part of the intercèssions at the daily Mass and
sisters have prayed individually for those
requesting prayors.
Via the charity'8 web8lte the sistsrs have offored
the public short meditations online. The sisters
have carried out general pastoral work for the
benefit of the public.
The value and effects of the slsters, prayer and
worship cannot be measured but the charlty,
beneflclaries stste that all the above facllities
contribute greatly to their sense of well-being
and positive spiritual development.
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Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives
Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review
Review of the charity's
financial position at the end
of the period
Pafa 1.21
The financial position of the charity is subject to
review on at least an annual basis. The trustees
are satisfied that there are sufficient funds
available to support the charity continuing as
going concern. The trustees do not anticipate
any change to the charity or its activities over the
next 2 to 5 years.
The trustees have revlewed the charity's reserves
and income against its immediate and
foreseeable needs and are satisfied that reserves
are not excessive. The trustees need to provide
for the cost of the care and welfare of sick and
elderly sisters in their old age, including those
requiring residential care homes. The charity has
a Commitment to look after such members until
death.
£875,000
Not applicable
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held
Para 1.22
Amount of reserves held
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.22
Para 1.22
Para 1.24
Not applicable
Para 1.23
Not applicable
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The charity's principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
Pafa 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity
Para 1.48
Other

Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity's
trusts..
Type of governing document
Para 1.25
Trust Deed dated 14 December 2012
How is the charity
constituted?
, e.g unincorpora
Para 1.25
Unincorporated association
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
Para 1,25
Appointed by the Superior of the Slsters of the
81essed Virgin Mary
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hoose to include further statements where relevant about..
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees
Para 1,51
The charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works
Para 1.51
Relationship with any related
parties
Para 1.51
Other
Reference and Administrative details
Charit
name
Other name the charit
uses
istered charit
number
Charity's principal address
SISTERS OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY TRUST
None
1150264
Aston Hall, Church Lane, Aston-By-Stone,
Staffordshire ST15 OBJ

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Dates acted if not for whole
ear
Trustee name
Office (if any)
Name of person lor body) entitled
toa
oint trustee
if an
Winsome A. Durranl
WINSOME ANGELA
DURRANT
Reverend Mother and
Chair
BARBARA CLAIRE
KELLY
Winsome A. Durrant
CAROLYNE PRESTON
Winsome A. Durrant
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Cor
orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re
Director name
ortwasa
roved
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee namo
Dates acted if not for whole
ear

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets
held in this capacity
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity s own
assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of
Name
Address
adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional inforniation
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of ke
ersonnel details
Other o
tional information

Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature{s)
W. A.JknK4-
WINSOME ANGEL4 DURRANT
Full name{s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
CHAIR
Date