Charity registratlon numbèr 220690 IEngland and Wale$l
Charlty règFStration number SC039809 Iscotlandl
CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION)
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION)
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Rev S Bollo
Bro E Slawinski
Rev D Byrne
Charity numb•r (England and Wale51
220690
Charity nLtmber Iscodandl
SC039809
Prlneipal address
High Thom
Pittinglon Road
Rainton Gale
Houghton le Spring
DH5 9RG
Auditor
Robson Laidler Accountant5 Limited
Fernwood House
Fernwood Road
Jesmond
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
England
NE2 1TJ
Bankèrs
Barclays Bank plc
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Investment advisors
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CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION)
CONTENTS
Pag•
Trustees, report
Independent audilorfs report
Slalement of financial activities
9-10
Balance sheèt
11
Statement of cash flows
12
Notes to the finantyal statements
13-22

CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION)
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
The trustees present ltteir annual report and Iinancial statements for the year ended 31 De￿rnber 2025.
The financial slalements have bèen prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the
Inancial Statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, the Charities and
Trustee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006 la5 arnendedl and
Acoounling and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Piaotice applicable to eharilies preparing their
accoun15 in accordanee with the Financial Reporting Standard appli¢able in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS
1021" (effective 1 January 20191.
Objectives and activities
Introduction
Sl. Joseph's Sooiely for Foreign Mi55ions was founded in 1866 by Cardinal Heibert Vaughan at Mill Hill in London.
The Society is an 'inlernational fellowship of Missionaries" dedicated to the work of evangelisation, lo the building
up of young Churches, & to the assisting of Churche5 in special need outside our home regions. Member5 of the
Society are expected to leave their own country & culture & to be involved In pioneering areas ol evangelisation. In
Decetllber 2006 the Society's Generalate moved from Mill Hill lo Maidenhead following the sale of Sl. Joseph's
College in Mill Hill which traditionally had been the principal training centre of the Society. Because of its historical
foundation the Society & ils members are known a5 the Mill Hill Missiollaries.
The Society is (>rganised into thrèè Missions.. the Europe & North America Mission Icornprising Great Britain. The
Netherlands. Ireland, The United States. & the Gemian Speaking Region, encotllpassing houses in Italy & Auslrial,
the Africa M15sion & the Asia Mission. Until recently It has diawn the majonty of ils members from Europe & North
America. Today there are many candidates from East Africa. Cameroon, Congo. India & the Philippines.
11 has Nnission Areas in twelve countries - Kenya, Uganda, Sudan, Cameroon, Congo, South Africa, Pakistan, India,
Malaysia, Philippinès. Brazil, Indonesia, & a pie5ence elsewhèrè in the world.
The account5 accompanying this r8PQrt are the accounts of the Trust in which the assets of the Society's activities
in Great Britain are vested & cover the activities of the British Region of the Society. The accounts of the Central
Society weie historically incorporated with the British Region until 31s1 Deeember 2012. With effect from 151 January
2013. the Central Society separated from the Brit15h Region & now operate5 & reports as Charity for St. Joseph's
Mi55ionary Society (Generalalel Charity Comtllission No. 1148980.
The Charity lor Sl. Joseph's Missionary Society IBritish Regionl is governed by a principal deed dated 251h March
1929, & is registered at the Charity Commission No. 220690 & the Scottish Charity Regulator No. SC039809.
Organisation
In March 2012 undei a Charity Commission Scheme dated 12th March 2012 & a Deed of Amendment dated 13th
March 2012 the Charity was rÈnaTned Charity for St Joseph s Missionary Soci8ty (British Region) ils objectives
revis&d & four new Trustees were appointed replacing the above sole corporate Trustee.
All the Trustees of the Charity for Sl Joseph's Society (British Region) are appointed by thè Bri115h Regional Coun¢il
& are all Members of Sl Joseph's Missionary Society.

CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION)
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
The Trustees
Rev Dern)ot Byrne MHM
Fr. Byrne ha5 been a full member ol the Soaèty since Novembèr 1991. He was ordained in Juné 1992 & elected
Regional ()f the Brrtish Region 151 January 2017. Prior to being elected Regional he was working on the Society's
Mission in Uganda.
Rev Stephen Botto MHM
Fr Botto has been z full member ol the Society since October 1990. He was ordained in June 1991 & is currently
Bursai of the British Region since June 2011. Prior to being appointed Bursar he was following a course of further
studie5 & has worked on the Society s mission in Catneroon.
Bro EddSe Slawinski MHM
Bro Slawinski has been a lull mernber ol the Society since April 1982. He is curienlly a member of the team making
appeals & doing promotiofj work for APF - Mill Hill in England & Wales. He has previously worked on the Society's
mission in Cameroon.
Principle actlvities and alms
The prinapal objectives of the Society as stated in the trust deed are..
Such chanlable purposes that advance the religious & othei charitable work of the Society including..
1. Thé promotion, maintenance & support of the Society & ils members induding the education of those members
2. The relief of poverty and
3. The advancèment of the Roman Catholic Religion
The Trustees Tnay use the capital & the income of the Charity in promoting the Objects.
These objectives clearly stale the aims of the Society.
Financial
The Society adhere5 to stringent policies as outlined in the Global Financial Regulations Manual & d&lailed in the
British Region Financial Regulations Manual. The Financial Statements for year ended 31 Decernber 2025 satisfy
the Trustees with regard to the Charity's ability to continue to operate in future periods. The Trustees have given
consideration to ongoing global conflicts & the negative effeGt these will inevitably continue lo have on investment
market values & income. They have also considered the ever-increasing cost of living & the potential negative
impact this has on dcinations as well as the Socièty overheads, particularly increased wage costs & running
expenses.
The Charity tnainlains General Fund Reserves & Relirement Fund Reserves separate to Land & Building Reserves
lo ensure tranSpa￿neY of financial reports & lo enable consideration of future financial planning. The Appeal Fund
does not hold reserves. all surpluse5 being tran5fetred lo the Charity for St. Joseph's Missionary Society
(Generalalel Charity No. 1148980 lor funding of the Missions. N(> Reslricled FLsnds are held for year ended 31
December 2025.
The Charity has an Investment Policy primarily aimed at maxirnising investment income whilst maintaining an
ethical stance across a diverse range of asset class & security. The Charity will not invest in companies pursuing
activities which are directly contiary lo the purpose of the Trust Deed & investment is avoided in cotnpanies where
their main business activities are in the areas of pornography, armamentslmilitary equiprnent, gambling or tobacco.
Investment Managers are in51ruoled lo follow the policy of 'safe' rather than 'speculative' investment whilst aiming lo
achieve an overall inGome yield not less than 3.5 /0 annually. The Investment Policy is reviewed periodirally lo
ensure continuing suilabilily.
Ongoing financial planning, through detailed budgetary considèration, is focused on the following key areas..
The promotion. rnainlenance & support of the Society & its metnbers. including the education of those
rrembers- these being reliant upon general donations, investment & legacy income
The relièf of poverty. Ongoing review of practices, reinforcing the appeals team (both ernployed &
voluntary) lo organisÈ APF Appeals throughout England & Wales, lo ensure the future sustainability of the
Missions through both Red Box Donations & Covenant Donations
The advancement of the Roman Catholic Religion.

CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION)
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Laws & regulations
The Trustees acknowledge their duty to ensLJre that the Charity complies with charity law & with the
requirements of the Charity Commission in England & Wales & the Officè of the Scottish Charity Regulator
IOSCRI as well as their responsibility for ensuring the Charity does not breach any ol the requirements or
rules sel out in the Trust Deed & the Constitutions of the Society.
The Trustees appoint a qualified external auditor to verify the accuracy of accounts, procèsses &
proeedures, lo minimise the potential for inaccurate accounting & potential fraud.
The Trustees are aware of Iheii obligation lo report any sèrious incddenls lo the Charity Commission.
Protection of Vulnerable Adults=
The Trustees ensure ongoing compliance assessment to ensure the Soaety meets with the current legislative
requirements as regards the Protection of.Vulnerable Adults. As well as complying with ils own 'Code of Conduct. &
'Safeguarding Guideline5' the Society alsts adheies lo the Safeguarding Guideline5 of the Catholic Church in
England & Wales. The Society employs the professional services of a Oesignaled Safeguarding Lead IDSLI
primarily responsible for managing safeguaiding concerns, acting as the rnain point of contact for extemal agencies
& promoting a safe culture throughout the Sooety & its activities.
Public Benefit
The Trustees have consutted the guidance made available by the Charity Comrnissioll for England & Wales on the
Public Benefit requirement of the Charities Act 2011.
The Trustee5 ale confident that they have complied with their duty under the Charities Act 2011 in that they have
had due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Cotntllission. In furtherance of the trust's charitable
purposes for the public benefit the Iruslees give details of their adivilie5 in the following paiagraphs.
Financial revlew
Review of 2025
In 2025 thè British Region which comprises England, Wales & Scotland had 56 members of whom 20 werè
retired118 In Herbert House, 1 in Mancheslei & 1 non-resident).
1 rnember is in the UK panding appointment- resident in Herbert House.
Overseas:
3 members weie on missionary work ov&rsÈas. They were spread over 3 different countries.. Carneroon,
Kenya & the Philippine Islands.
The Society's Members work mainly in Parishes amongst people in need providing religious & hutnanilarian
services. The lattèr includes urban projects such as rehabililaling drug users, helping displaced persons.
working with the disabled, feeding schemes for d)ildien & in rural areas. projècts for women.
England & Wales..
1 member is working as the National Oirector of the Pontifical Mission Socielieslmissio for England & Vvales
whilst 8 members were involved in raising missionary awareness & making appeals England & Wales. This
work is carried out In Confluen￿ with Missio (Regd. Charity 10566511 & collectively a lolal of £2,240,478
was raisèd in 2025 of which £896,191 wént lo the Society- an incrèase of 0.25Yfj on 2024 Imissio incomè
from the South was up 2.6°A & Mill Hill income from the North was down 4.6Yo on 20241.
9 rnembers of the society weie working in parishes in England while 2 others were ehapl8ins lo hospitals.
care homes, schoo15. & convents.
One of the members working in a Parish is a150 the representative for MHM for safeguarding in England
and Wales workin9 in conjunction with our professional DSL.
There are 9 members of the region who are involved in management of the society13 British Region & 6
GenÈralale}.

CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION)
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Scotland: Trustèes Report 2025
3 members were involved in raising missionary awareness & tnaking Mission Appeals in Scotland as
part of the Mission Deanery Appeal set up orgariised by Missio Scotland. In 2025 they visited 32
parishes. Due to the declining numbers of diocesan priests. they also visited 8 paiishes regularly on
supply as well as providing a daily supply lo neighbouring Nazareth House Nuising Horlle.
The Society rnagazine for Scotland {Sl. Joseph's Advoc8lel was published twice during 2025 together
with one calendar.
As w@11 as providing reflectionlreligious retreat day5 & evenings, oui tnembers also visited schools &
worked with other groups belonging to the Catholic Church in Scotland - Serra, Lourdes Hospitalite &
Ltsurdes Nurses, all of whom use Cardonald house for their meelin9S.
A Centring Prayer Group continues to be held every Tuesday & on Wednesday evenings we have Faith
Development Sessions given by Fr. Beinard Fox.
The proceed5 of a Prize Draw (Friends of Mill Hill) held in 2025 went lo Food Project. Cambodia.
There are also various fundiaising activities throughout the year to raise funds for Mill Hill missionary
work abroad.
Vve have an annual Novena to St. Joseph & Holy Souls in November.
Cardonald provides a base for any Scollish Mill Hill Missionaries visiting on Horne Leave.
Fr. Bemard Fox is also the safeguarding link in Scotland.
Fr. Mark Gonnolly works on the Deanery Evangelisalion Sub Committee.
Reserve$ policy
It is the policy of the charity lo ensur& that unrestricted funds which have not beell designated for a specific use
should be maintained a5 liquid assèts al a minimum level equivalent to twelve month's expenditure (inclusive of
Herbert HoLJS@}. The remaining balances of unrestricted fund5 will be held as investment portfolio'5 to ensure the
maximum dividend return which is the main source of income for the unrestricted (Generall funds held. The
trustees consider that resetve5 held al this levèl will ensure that, in the event of a signific3nl drop in income, they
will be able lo continue the charity's current activities while consideration is given to way5 in which additional funds
rnay be raised.
Risk policy
In line with the requirements for Trustees to undertake a risk assessment exerase & give an account of this in the
report, the Trustees have looked at the risks the Institute faces in England & have reviewed the measures already in
place lo deal with thetn. The Trustees have identified Ihe following main areas whère risks may occur.
The General Counc41, supported by the Finance Council & Financial Secretary. is responsible as regards finance t
the following..
Approve the annual budget
Approve the anriual financial report
Approvè the purchase or sale of landlproperty
Grant requeslslprojects for members in need & non-MHM's
Appoint external auditor for annual auditing
Approve the Global & Regional Financial Manuals
All decisions regarding financial matters & properties musl be made in line with the Constitutions & Directives of the
Society. Thè Trustees may only act within parameters sel by the General Gouncil & as outlined in the Financial
RegLJlations Manual. There is no formal induction training for Trustees.
Ernployees are only aulhorised to a¢t within the parameters of Iheirjob description & no employees ale responsible
for financial decision making at any level.

CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION)
TRUSTEES, REPORT {CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Plans for future periods
In addition to the continuation of its current activities a number of specific project5 are envisaged.
To SLJPPOrt the British Region Members in their missionary work overseas.
To provide lor thè retirement & health needs of Members of the British Region.
To promote overseas mission in the British Region.
Structure, governance and manag•m•nt
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorpoiated ¢haiity.
The trustees who served during the year and up lo the date of signature of tho financial 5taternents were..
Rev S Botto
Bro E Slawinski
Rev D Byrne
Statement of trustees. responslbillti•s
The trustees arB responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standard5 {United Kingdom Generally Accèpted Accounting
Practicel.
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales and in Scotland requires the Iruslees lo prepare financial
slalements for each finaricial year which give a true and fair view of the Stale of affairs of the charity and of the
incoming resources and application of resOur￿S of the charity for that yeai.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required lo..
seleet suitable 3c¢ounting policies and then apply thern consislenlly.,
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP..
ake judgernents and estimates that are ieason8ble and prudent.,
slate whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, SLJbje¢t lo any Tnalerial departures disclosed
and explained in the financial slalemenls., and
prepare the financial slalernenls on the going concern basis unless il is inappropriate lo presume that the charity
will continu8 in operation.
The Iruslees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable aocuracy at any
lime the financial position of thè chaiily and enable them to ensure that the finan¢ial statements cornply with the
Charities Act 2011, the Chaiity (Accounts and Reportsl Regulations 2008. the Charities and Trustee Investment
Iscollandl Act 2005. the Charities Accounts Iscotlandl Regulations 2006 and the provisions of the trust deed. Théy
are also Fesponsible for safeguarding the assets of the chaiily and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and othor irregularities.
The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Rev S Botto
Trustèè
Dale..
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CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION)
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY
(BRITISH REGION)
Opinion
We have audited the financial slalements of Charity For St Joseph's Missionary Society (British Règion) (the
'¢harity I for the year ended 31 December 2025 which comprise the statement ol financial activities, the balan
sheet, the statement of cash flows and note5 to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies.
The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom
Accounting Standards. including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The FinanGi81 Reporting Standard applicable in
the UK and R8publiG of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practi￿1.
In our opinion. the financial slalements..
give a true and fair view of the state of the charity's affairs 85 al 31 De￿mber 2025 and of its incoming
resources and application ol resources, for the year then ènded..
havè been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practicé".
and
have been prepared in accordance with the Ch8flties Act 2011. the Charities and Trustee Investment
(Scotlandl Act 2005 and regulation 8 of the Charities Accounts Iscollandl Regulations 2006.
Basi$ for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing IUKI IISAS IUKII and applicable
law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Aiiditors responsibilities for the audit or
th$ financial statements section of our report We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical
requirements that ale relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK. including the FRC'S Ethical
Standard, and wè have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requiretnenls. Vve believe
that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclu¥ions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statetnenls, we have conduded that the trustees, use ol the going concem basis of
accounting in the preparats'on of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any rnaterial uncertainties relating to even15 or
eondilions that, individually or collectively. Way cast significant doubl on the charity's ability to continue as a going
concem for a period of al least fvlèlve months frorn when the firTrancial statements are authorised foT 155ue.
Our responsibilities and the iesponsibilities of the tiuslees with respect lo going concern ale described in the
relevant sedions of this report.
Other information
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financi3151alements
and our audilorfs report Ihereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual
report. Our opinion on the finanGial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form
of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility 15 to read the other information and. in doing so, consider
whether the other information is rnalerially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in
the course of the audit, or otherwise appeals to be materially tnisstated. If we identify Such material inconsistencies
or apparent material Tnisstalemenls, we are required tc> dètermine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement
in the financial statements themselves. 11, based on the work we have performed. we conclude that there is a
material misstatement of this other information. we are required to rèport that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.

CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION)
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY
(BRITISH REGION)
Matters on which we are required to rèport by exception
We have nothing lo report in respect ol the following matters in relation to which the Charities IAccounts and
Reports) Regulations 2008 and the Charities AccoLJnls (Scollandl Regulations 2006 rèquire u5 to report to you if, in
our opinion..
the information givèn in the financial statements is inconsislenl in any material respect with the trustees.
report., or
sufficient and proper accounting records have not beèn kept". or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting reoords., or
we have not re￿iVed all the information and explanations we requir& for our audit.
R•spon$ibrlities of trustees
As explained tllore fully in the statement of Iruslees, responsibilities, the ttustees are responsible for the preparation
of the financial slalemenls and for being sa115fied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as
the tIU51ees determine is ne￿SSary lo enable the preparation of financial statements that are free fiotll material
misslalement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial slalements, the trustee5 are responsible for
assessing the charity's ability lo continue as a going concern. disclosing, as applicable, matters related lo going
concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either Intend lo cease operats'ons, or
have no realistic altetnalive bul to do so.
Audito￿5 responsibilities for the audit of the financial statemènt5
We have been appointed as auditor Ljnder sedion 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and section 4411llcl of the Charities
and Trustee Inveslrnent Iscotlandl Act 2005 and report in accordance with the Ac15 and relevant ￿gUlationS rnade
or having effe￿ Ihereunder.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statemen15 85 a whole are free from
material misstatement. whether due to fraud or error. and to issue an auditor'5 report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable as5uranoe is a high level ol assuranoe bul is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordan¢e
with ISAS IUKI will always detect a material misslalernenl when it exists. Mi5slalements can arise from fraud or
error and are considered material rf, individually or in the aggregate, Ihey could reasonably be exp6cted to influen
the economic decisions of user5 taken on the basis of these financial slalements.
The extent to which our prO￿dureS are capable of dètecting irregularities, including fraud. is detailed below.
The risk of material misstatement due lo error or fraud has been assessed in conjunction with how internal controls
m8y miligale any such risk. These controls are reviewed as part of the audit by performing 5yslerlls walklhroughs
lo ensure they are operating effectively. Analytical review and substantive testing is also performed on all material
balances and thèrefore any instances of non-oompliance should be identifièd or ¢onsidered as insignificant. In
identifying and assessing risks of material ffli55lalement in respect of Iiregularilies, induding fraud, the audit
engagement team,.
obtained an understanding of the nature of the illduslry and sector, including the legal and regulatory
framewoik. in which the charity opèrates and how the charity complies with that legal and regulatory
framewoik
inquired with rnanagemenl and those charged with goveinallce about their own idÈntrfi¢ation and
assessment of the iisks of irregularities, including any know actual, suspected or alleged instances of fraud
discussed with management and those charged with governance any non-oompliance with laws and
regulations and how fraud might occur including assessments of how and where the financial statements
may be 5U5ceplible to fraud.
The risk of management ovèrride of controls was also considered an area of potential misstatetnenl due to fraud.
Audit procedures performed included testing of manu81 journal entries and other adjuslmenls and evaluating the
businèss iationale in relation to significant. unusual transactions and transactions entered into outside the nortnal
course of business.

CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION)
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT ICONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY
(BRITISH REGION)
There are inhèrent limitations in the audit procedurès described above and the primary iesponsibilily for the
preventitsn and detection of irregularities including fr3ud iesls with managernent. As with any audit. there remained
a risk of non-delection Df irregularities. as these may involve collusion, forgery. intentional omissions,
misiepiesenlations or the override of inteinal controls.
A further description of our iespon5ibililies is available on the Financial Reporting Council's website at". https.'Il
www.frc.org.uklauditorsresponsibililies. This description form5 part of our auditor's report.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charity's Ituslees. as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts
and Reports) Regulations 2008 and Regulslion 10 of the Charities Accounts Isoollandl Regulations 2006. Our audit
work has been undertaken so that we might stale lo the charity's trustees those matters we are required to state lo
them in an auditor's rèport and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or
assume responsibility lo anyone other than the charity and the ch8rily'5 trustees as a body, lor OLJr audit work. for
this report, or lor the opiniolls we have fomed.
Nicholas Cunningham Msc Bso FCCAISenior SlatutoryAuditorl
For and on behalf of Robson LaidlerA¢countants Limited. Statutory Auditor
14-5.£tb£
Femwood House
Fernwood Road
Jesmond
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
England
NE2 1TJ
Robson Laidler Accountants Limited is eligible for appointment as auditor of the Charity by virtue of ils eligibility for
appointment as auditor of a company under section 1212 of the Companiès Act 2006.

CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Current rinancial year
Unrèstrlctéd
funds
2025
Restricted
funds
2025
Total
Total
2025
2024
Notes
Income and èndowments from:
Donations and legac￿eS
InvestTllen15
Other income
448.519
737,483
11,477
1,008,101
1,456.620
737,483
11,477
1.612,089
738.863
800
Total income
1,197.479
1,1)08,101
2,205,580
2.351,752
Expenditurè on=
Raising funds
Gharilable activities
108,724
1,833, 104
297,326
705.242
406.050
2,538.346
408.173
2,233.041
Total •xp•nditure
1,941,828
1.Q02,568
2.944,396
2,641,214
Nèt gainsl{lossesl on investments
1,807,759
1,807,759
1.028,881
Net income
1.063,410
5,533
1,068.943
739.419
Transfers belweeTI funds
5,533
15.5331
Net movement In funds
1.068.943
1.068,943
739,419
Reconciliation of funds..
Fund balaneès at 1 January 2025
31,097,119
31.097.119
30,357,700
Fund balances at 31 Dècomber 2025
32,166.062
32,166,062
31.097.119
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All incorne and expenditure
derive from continuing activities.

CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Prlor financial year
Unrestrictsd
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
2024
Notes
Incomè and endowments from=
Donations and leg3cies
Investments
Other inoome
667.474
738,863
800
944,615
1,612,089
738.863
800
Total income
1,407.137
944,615
2,351,752
Expendlture on:
Raising funds
Chaiilable activities
106,177
1,597,577
301.996
635,464
408,173
2,233,041
Total •xpenditure
1.703.754
937,460
2,641,214
Net gainslllossesl on investrnents
1,028,881
1,028.881
Net income
732.264
7.155
739,419
Transfers between funds
7,155
{7,1551
Net movement in fvnds
739,419
739,419
Reconciliation of funds..
Fund balances at 1 January 2024
30,357,700
30.357,700
Fund balances at 31 December 2024
31,097,119
31.097,119
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CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION)
BALANCE SHEET
AS A T 31 DECEMBER 2025
2025
2024
Note5
Fixed assèts
Tangible assets
Inveslrllenls
10
11
6,813.205
24,742,942
6.809,737
23,089.997
31,556.147
29.899,734
Current assets
Debtois
Cash at bank and in hand
12
518,679
922,645
548.016
1.303.093
1,441.324
1,851,109
Creditors= amounts falllng due within
onè year
13
1831,4091
1653.7241
Net currant assets
609,915
1,197.385
Total a35ets less currènt liabilities
32,16e,062
31,097.119
The funds ofthe charity
Unrestrietéd funds
15
32,166,062
31,097,119
32.186,062
31,097,119
The financial stslemenls were appioved by the trustees on .L3.-5_..2o.2 é
Rev S Botto
Trustee

CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
202S
2024
Notes
Ca$h flows from operating activities
Cash absorbed by operations
17
11,244,953)
1874,9741
Investing activitlos
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Proceeds frotn disposal ol tangible fixed
assets
Purchase of investments
Proceeds from disposal of investments
Invéstrnenl irTrcome received
139.269}
135,0501
11,477
14.578,592)
4.733,406
737.483
800
16.051.838)
5,807.289
738,863
Net cash genèrated from invèsting activities
864,505
460,064
N•t cash generated from financing activlti•s
Net decreasè In cash and cash èquivalents
1380.4481
1414,9101
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
1,303,093
1.718.003
Ca¥h and cash oquivalents at end of year
922.645
1,303.093
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CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Accountirjg policies
Charity informatlon
Charity For Sl Joseph's Missionary Society (Brrtish Region) is an unincorporated charity {charity nutllber
220690 IEngland and Wales) and SC039809 Iscollandll. The principal office is based at High Thorn,
Pittington Road. Rainton Gale. Houghton le Spring. DH5 9RG.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing docLJmÉnl. the
Charities Act 2011, the Charities 2nd Tiustee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2005. the Charities Accounts
Iscollandl Regulations 2006 las aménded). FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK
and Republic tsf Ireland. I'FRS 102.1 and the Charities SORP Accounting and Reporting by Charities..
Statement of Recomrnended Piaclice applicable to charities preparing their accounts ill a￿ordanCe with thè
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Iieland IFRS 1021" leffeclive 1 January
20191. The oharity is a Public Benefrt Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The Iinancial statemellls are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the chaiity. Monetary
amounts in these financial statemènts are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepar6d under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting
policies adopted are sel out below.
1.2 Going Concem
The financial statements have been prèpared on a going eon¢ein basis on the ground that current and future
SoUr￿S of funding or support will be more than adequate for the charity's rTreeds. The Trustees have
collsidered a period of 12 months from the balance sheet dale and consider no further disdosures relating to
the charity's ability lo continue as a going concern need lo be rnade.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unieslricted funds are available for use al the discr&lion of the trustees in furtherance of their tharitable
objectives.
Restricted funds are subject lo speoific conditions by donois or grantor5 as lo how they m3y be used. The
purposes and use5 of the restrieled funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Endowment fund5 are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be rnainlained by th¢
charity.
1.4 Incoma
All income is r8cognised in the Stslement of Financial Activities once the charity has entillemenl to the funds,
it is probable that the incoTne will be received and the arnount can be measured reliably. The following policies
apply lo the specific incotne streams..
1} Donations are wognised when the Trust has been notified in writing of both amount and settlerment date.
21 Legaaes ale recognised on a case by case basis following the granting of probate whèn the administrator
for the estate has commLJnicated in writing both the amount and the settlement date.
31 Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivablé and the amoLJnt Can be measured reliabty.
4) Dividends are recogni5ed once thè dividerTrd has been declared and notific*ion has been rec&ivèd of the
dividend due.
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CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Accounting policl•s
(Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Liabilities ale recognisèd as expenditure as 500n as there is a legal or constructwe obligation committing the
charity lo that expenditure, il is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlèment and
the afflount of the obligation can be mèasured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and
ha5 been classifièd under headings that aggregate all cost related lo the category. Where Costs cannot be
directly attributèd lo particular heading5 they have bsen allocated to activities on a basis eonsislelll with the
use of ￿SourCes.
1.6 Tangible flx•d a$sets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measuièd al cost and subsequently measured al cost or valuation, nel of
depiecialion and any irrpaimient lossès.
Depreciation is recognised so as lo write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the following bases..
Freehold land and buildings
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
not provided
25.kn straight liné
25Q/o slraighl line
The gain or10ss 8rising on the disposal ol an assét is determined as the difference belween the sale proceeds
and the carrying value of the asset. and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Fixed assèt investments
Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction pri￿ excluding transaction eosls, and are
Subsequently measured al fair value al each reporting dale. Chang6s in fair value are reoognised in net
incomellexpÈndilurel for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as Incurred.
1.8 Impaimient o* fExed assets
Property, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment if events or changes in circumstances indicate that
the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. If there is an indication of possible impairment,
the recoverable amount of any affected asset is estimated and compared against its ¢arrying amount. Where
the estirnated recoverable amount is lower, an impairment loss is recognised immediately in the StatÈmÈnl of
Financial Activities.
1.9 Cash and cash oquivalents
Cash and cash equivalents indude cash in hand, deposits held al call with banks. other short-term liquid
investrnents with origin31 maturities of three months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.10 Taxation
The charity 15 exempt from lax on its charitabl8 actiwlies.
1.11 Retirement benèfJt5
The charity operates 3 defined contribLJlion pension schème. Contributions payable lo the charity's pension
scheme are Charged lo the Statement of Finanaal Activities in the period to which they relate.
1.12 Short tsmi debtors and creditors
Debtors and creditors with no interest rate whieh are receivable or p3yable within one year are recorded al
transaction price. Any 1055 arising from impairment are recognised immediately in the Statement of Financial
Activities.
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CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY {BRITISH REGION)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Accounting policies
Icontinuedl
1.13 Investments
Quoted investments are slated in the financial statements at their market value on the balaneè sheet dale.
Market value represents the rnid-markel value priee of quoted inveslrnents on the relevant day. The resulting
unrealised surplus or deficit is credited or debited to the Statement ol Finanaal Activities.
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestricted R8Strict&d
funds
funds
2024
2024
Totsl
202S
2024
Donations and gifts
Legacies
Masses said
Salaries, stipends &
pensions
120.519
34,909
92,980
970.005 1,090,524
38,096
73,005
92,980
120,668
200,695
101,939
943,990 1,064,658
625
201,320
101,939
200,111
200,111
244,172
244.172
448,519
1,008.101
1.456,620
667,474
944,615 1,612.089
Expènditure on raising funds
Unrestricted Restrictsd
fLsnds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestricted Restrfctèd
funds
funds
2024
2024
Totsl
2025
2024
Fundraising and publicity
Personal and external
boarding allowances
Promotional costs and
appeals
Office costs
Sundries
Travel and motor costs
Staff costs
Depreciation and
impairment
42,090
42.090
44,475
44.475
6,619
92,803
2.235
99.422
2.235
1,349
31,146
109,664
9,968
92,633
2,208
1.526
42.941
108.741
102.601
2.208
1,843
42,941
108,741
38
317
31.146
109,664
18.077
18.077
9,472
9.472
Fundraising and publicity
6,657
297,326
303.983
10,285
301,996
312.281
Inveslmenl rnanagement
102,067
102,067
95,892
95,892
Total costs
108.724
297.326
406.050
108,177
301.996
408,173

CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Expenditure on charrtable activities
Charitsble
activities
2025
Charltable
activities
2024
Direct costs
Staff costs
Rent alld rates
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone, postage and stationery
Repairs and maintenance
SLindries
Retirement oosts
797.837
46,273
20,993
114.995
11,470
101,154
28,065
129,900
734,551
42,198
20.057
173,113
12,513
75.659
34.484
140,583
k 11
Chapel expensès
Household costs
Motor and Iiavel
Medical expense5
Personal allowances
Regional external allowances
Contribulons to Generalate
Overseas allowan￿5
1.949
108,412
29,724
10.721
32.700
18,600
925.842
29,400
2,094
125.698
23.714
13,587
36,000
17,720
596,014
39,450
2,408,035
2,087.415
Share of support and govemancè costs (see note Sl
Support
130.311
145,626
2.538,346
2.233,041
Analysis by fund
Unie51ricled funds
Reslri¢led funds
1,833,104
705,242
1,597,577
635,464
2.538,346
2.233,041
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CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Support costs allocated to activities
2025
2024
Staff costs
Depreciation
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Subscriptions
Sundries
Motor. travel and meeting costs
Professional costs
Audit lees
Bank charges
29,952
17,724
1.475
12,627
17,406
3.620
6.362
32.111
9,000
32
36.126
16,719
1,419
12,942
10.988
3,869
8,543
42,720
8,700
3,600
130,311
145,626
Analysed be￿een..
Charitablè a¢livities
130.311
145.626
Net movement in funds
2025
2024
The net movement in funds is slated after chargingllcreditingl..
Fees payable for the audit of the charity's financial statements
Depreciation ol owned tangible fixed assets
Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets
9.450
35.801
111.47n
9,000
26.191
18001
Trusteès
None of the trustees lor any pérson5 connected with Iheml received any remuneration or benefiis from the
charity during the year.
Trustees
Ovring the year the Tnjstees rèceived living and boarding allowances totsling £11,700 12024.. £11,700). In
addition, in the current and pievious year the charity paid certain travel and medical expenses on behalf of the
Trustees and provided the Trustees with the use ol a vehicle and living accomrnodation. All these Costs were
in relation to the Trustees duties as missionaries father than in relation to their duties as a TrLJslee.
During the year Bro E Slawinski. a Iiuslee of the charity, sold his vehide to the charity for £4.781, representing
ils market value at thè dat8 ol s81e.
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CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was..
2025
Number
2024
Number
Administrative and fundraising
Domestic. cleaning and catering
26
27
Total
33
33
Employment co$ts
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
852,875
69.715
14.863
810,042
55,737
13,639
937,453
679,418
The Trustees consider that no key management received ietnuneialion in either the current or previous year.
There were no employees whose annual rernuneration was more than £60,000.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on ils aclivilie5 because all its income is applièd for charitable purposes.
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CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
10 Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land Fixtures and
and bulldings
fittings
Motor
vehlcles
Total
Cost
At 1 January 2025
Additions
Disposals
6,724.921
14,636
1,080
302,996 7.042,553
38.189
39,269
133,3971
133,3971
At 31 December 2025
6,724.921
15,716
307,788 7,048,425
Dèpreciation and impaimient
Al 1 JanLJary 2025
Depreciation charged in the year
Eliminated in iespeol of disposals
8,381
3,749
224,435
32,052
133,3971
232,816
35,801
133,3971
Al 31 December 2025
12,130
223,090
235,220
Carrying amount
Al 31 0￿eMbér 2025
6,724,921
3,586
84.698 6,813,205
At 31 December 2024
6,724.921
6,255
78,561 6.809.737
11 Fixed asset investmènts
Llsted
Investmènts
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2025
Additions
Valuation changes
Disposals
23.089.997
4.578.592
1,807,760
14,733,406)
At 31 De￿rnber 2025
24.742,943
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
24,742,943
Al 31 Dècember 2024
23,089,997
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CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
12 Dèbtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling du• wlthln onè year..
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepaytnents and accrued income
476,672
16,425
25,582
540,554
7,462
518.679
548,016
13 CredTrtors'. amounts falling due within onè yèar
2025
2024
Other taxation and social security
Trade credilois
'Othei ereditors
Accruals and deferred income
14.468
767,772
37,573
11,596
11,765
593,297
45.662
3,000
831,409
653,724
14 Restricted funds
The restricted funds of the charity cornpiise thé unexpended balances of donations and giants held on tiust
subject to specific conditions by donors as lo how they rnay be used.
At 1 January
2025
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfèrs
At31
D•c•mber
2025
APF Fund
1,008.101
11,002,568)
15,5331
Previous year:
At 1 January
2024
Incoming
rèsources
Re30ur¢es
expended
Transfers
At31
Decembèr
2024
APF Fund
944,615
1937,4601
17,155}
APF Fund
This fund consists of funds for mission work collected for and on behalf of the Charity for Sl Joseph's
Missionary Society (Generalatel. Transfers from this fund represent additional contributions toward the costs
of the ieliretnenl home.
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CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
15 Unrèstrlctsd funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity eomprise the unexpended balances of donation5 and gran15 which are
not subject lo specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include
designated funds which have been sel a51de tsut of unrestrieted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
See the breakdown of the Designated funds below..
At 1 January
2025
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
Gains and
lo$$es
At31
Dècèmbèr
2025
Retirement fund
Gapilal fund
General funds
17,347.436
6,724,921
7,024,762
743,532
11,256,600}
1,430,245
18,264,613
6,724.921
7,176,528
453,947
1685,2281
5.533
377.514
31,097,119
1.197.479
11.941,8281
5,533
1.807.759
32,166.062
Previous year:
At 1 January
2024
Incoming
resources
Re50urc8S
expended
Transfers
Gains and
losses
At31
December
2024
Retirement fund
Capital fund
General fund5
16,943,133
6.724,921
6.689,646
856,960
11,294.6321
841,975
17,347,436
6,724,921
7,024.762
550.177
1409,1221
7,155
186,906
30.357,700
1,407,137
11,703.7541
7.155
1,028,881
31,097,119
Capital fund
This represents the value of the society's land and buildings.
Retlrement fund
This ￿preSentS monies set aside to ftjnd retirement costs for members both at Herbert House, the retirement
horne. and thosé in rèsidènee.
Unrastricted funds
The totsl Unreslii¢ted Funds of the charity are £32,166,06212024.' £31,097,119)
This total is comprised of the £24.989,53412024" £24,072.3571 Designated funds that are shown above and
£7,176,52812024'. £7,024,7621 of General unrestricted funds.
16 Related party transactions
Transactions wtth r•latèd partles
During the year the charity entered into Ihe following transactions wlh related parties..
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CHARITY FOR ST JOSEPH'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (BRITISH REGION)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
16 Related party transactions
Icontinuedl
During the year the charity paid over £925.842 12024". £596,014) in donations to support the Charity for Sl
Joseph's Missionary Society (Generalalel mission activities. At the year end, £576,649 12024.. £291.2341 is
owed to the Charity lor St Joseph's Missionary Society (Geneialatel, £576,6491£2024'.£393,4101 is included
in cieditors and £nil 12024'.£102,1761 is included in debtors. AllhoLJgh the British Region and Generalate do
not share any common Trustees, they do work closely with each other and are deemed to be related parties
for di5o105uie purposes.
17 Cash absorbed by operation3
2025
2024
Surplus for the year
1.068,943
739.419
Afljustments for..
Investment income recognised in statement of financi81 activities
Gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets
Gain on disposal of Investments
Fail value gains and 1055es on investments
Deprecizlion and impairment of tangible fixed assets
1737.4831
1738,8631
111.4771
18001
1201.9101
11,5701
11.605.849) 11,027,311)
35,801
26.191
Movements in working capital=
Decrea5ellincreasel in debtors
Increase in creditors
29.337
177,685
136,3631
164.323
Cash absorbed by Operations
11.244.953)
1874,9741
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