# Institute of Our Lady of Mercy CIO

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1201690 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1201690)
- Website: https://ourladyofmercy.org.uk/
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Accommodation / housing, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Kenya, Romania, Peru, Ireland
- Other names: Iolm (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/institute-of-our-lady-of-mercy-1201690

The Charity's activities are carried on by individual Sisters acting within parish communities and the wider community. It runs and supports Catholic schools and care homes. The Trustees care for their own Sisters who are retiring from active work. The Charity also makes grants to beneficiaries and assists other charities with similar objects.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are for such charitable purposes as shall advance the religious and other charitable work carried on by or with the support of the Institute as the trustees with the approval of the Institute leader shall from time to time think fit.

## What it funds

Institute of Our Lady of Mercy CIO is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing and religious activities for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. In its latest reported year Institute of Our Lady of Mercy CIO reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 3 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Kenya, Romania, Peru and Ireland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Institute of Our Lady of Mercy CIO in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (ourladyofmercy.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Institute of Our Lady of Mercy CIO open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Institute of Our Lady of Mercy CIO is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Institute of Our Lady of Mercy CIO fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Kenya, Romania, Peru and Ireland.

### Does Institute of Our Lady of Mercy CIO give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Institute of Our Lady of Mercy CIO makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Institute of Our Lady of Mercy CIO give each year?

The register does not break out Institute of Our Lady of Mercy CIO's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £0. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is Institute of Our Lady of Mercy CIO?

In its latest reported year Institute of Our Lady of Mercy CIO reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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