Hope Community Church
The activities of the church range from regular meetings on Sundays for praise & worship of God, provision of children's and youth classes to help understand the Christian gospel, advice & support for struggling parents in the community, debt counselling and emergency food aid.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £803,984, which the trustees confirm is more than the required amount under their policy of maintaining three months' salary and support costs. The charity reported a net income of £288,688 for the year, driven by increased donations and grants, while total expenditure was £319,193.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to keep approximately three months’ salary and support costs in the unrestricted funds.” — page 8
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Trustees
- Amy Cassandra Longmore
- Kathryn Joy Allen
- MIKE PEARCE
- Matthew John MacDiarmid
- PHILLIP JOHN BEYNON
- Susan Pearce
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £608k | £319k |
| 30/09/2024 | £227k | £243k |
| 30/09/2023 | £190k | £200k |
| 30/09/2022 | £170k | £181k |
| 30/09/2021 | £155k | £157k |
Common questions
Is Hope Community Church financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £803,984, which the trustees confirm is more than the required amount under their policy of maintaining three months' salary and support costs. The charity reported a net income of £288,688 for the year, driven by increased donations and grants, while total expenditure was £319,193. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.