CHRISTIAN HOPE MINISTRY
For the advancement of the Christian religion.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION AND FOR SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £12,209 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total incoming resources of £166,826 and total expenditure of £154,617. Unrestricted fund balances stood at £43,284, while restricted funds held £8,881, resulting in total fund balances of £52,165. The trustees consider these reserves adequate given the identified risks of loss of reputation and falling membership, and they intend to establish a formal reserves policy in the coming year.
What the accounts disclose
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 4 were received after the due date: year ending 31/12/2024 (received 10/11/2025, 10 days after the 31/10/2025 due date); year ending 31/12/2023 (received 13/11/2024, 13 days after the 31/10/2024 due date); year ending 31/12/2022 (received 22/11/2023, 22 days after the 31/10/2023 due date); year ending 31/12/2021 (received 27/11/2022, 27 days after the 31/10/2022 due date).
Trustees
- JOHNSON OMOROTIOWAN
- KATE ARKHURST
- MARTIN OBENG
- PASTOR RICHARD ACHEAMPONG GODWIN
- PATRICIA ANENE BOAKYE-YIADOM
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £167k | £155k |
| 31/12/2024 | £136k | £123k |
| 31/12/2023 | £135k | £179k |
| 31/12/2022 | £152k | £179k |
| 31/12/2021 | £129k | £126k |
Common questions
Is CHRISTIAN HOPE MINISTRY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £12,209 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total incoming resources of £166,826 and total expenditure of £154,617. Unrestricted fund balances stood at £43,284, while restricted funds held £8,881, resulting in total fund balances of £52,165. The trustees consider these reserves adequate given the identified risks of loss of reputation and falling membership, and they intend to establish a formal reserves policy in the coming year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, TOOTING GRAVENEY | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRIES
- NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
- GREAT HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
- THE COMMUNITY HOPE PROJECT
- BRIGHT HOPE
- CATHEDRAL OF HOPE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIAN HOPE MINISTRY | £167k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRIES | £1.9m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES | £44k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREAT HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH | £76k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COMMUNITY HOPE PROJECT | £52k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BRIGHT HOPE | £50k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |